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MARION CITY SCHOOLS Marion, Ohio August 5, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY Anticipated Opening for 2026-2027 School Year Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing - Building: Transportation The position of a head mechanic/transportation servicing at the transportation building is now open. Please note the job description is attached. This is a 12 month – 260 days at 8 hours per day total of 2080 hours per year position as per salary schedule. How to Apply: Internal/External If you are interested in being considered for this position and feel you are qualified, you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026 or until filled. If you have any questions please contact Kevin Houpt via emial at [email protected] The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates based upon posted qualifications which will include but are not limited to the following:
• Ability to competently do the job
• Attendance
• People skills
• Loyalty
• Experience
• Job skills and knowledge
• Work ethic
• Can the person do the essential functions required of the job?
The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer. It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation or disabling conditions. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is related to the ability in activities involved in the position or program for which application is made. MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made. Mechanic 2080 Hours (260 days @ 8 Hrs.) Experience Hourly Experience Hourly Experience Hourly Experience Hourly
0 $26.68 1 $27.35 2 $28.03 3 $28.73
4 $29.45 5 $30.19 6 $30.94 7 $31.72
8 $31.72 9 $31.72 10 $32.51 11 $32.51
12 $33.32 13 $33.32 14 $33.32 15+ $34.16
JOB DESCRIPTION - CLASSIFIED TITLE: Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Transportation CLASSIFICATION: Bus Mechanic LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Twelve month contract - 260 days at 8 hours per day - total of 2080 hours per year. Working hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a half hour (1/2) hour unpaid lunch period. GENERAL DUTIES: Maintain and repair all school vehicles, including buses, van, trucks, tractors, trailers, and mowers to ensure operation and student transportation; ensure bus garage is safe and clean; assist with repair records; perform emergency road service during and after regular hours; prepare all buses for state inspection; instruct drivers on service and maintenance of vehicles; assist with inventory of parts and supply maintenance. Utilize and implement software, technology, devices used and needed for the transportation department. SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Maintains school buses, minor repairs, changes oil, lubricates, changes filters, and cleans both inside and Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repairs.
• Gets all buses ready for state inspections (summer and random).
• Makes necessary repairs/corrections as noted in state
• Performs under-hood checks on regular basis (buses).
• May transport buses to special required locations as needed for necessary
• Responsible for helping Transportation Supervisor coordinate breakdowns and accidents involving school vehicles.
• Fills in as a driver as required. Must have a valid CDL Class B License with School Bus Endorsement or be willing to obtain one as soon as possible.
• Potentially performs Bus Driver Trainer duties as assigned.
• Orders and picks up parts as needed in conjunction with Transportation
• Responsible for cleaning and organizing transportation bay area at the Service
• Maintains mowers, trucks, snow removing equipment, and other power equipment used in the district as time allows and approved by Transportation Supervisor.
• Helps blow snow as needed, particularly at the bus lots and service building area.
• Come in as requested by Transportation Supervisor due to unusual conditions (ex. cold weather and need to help start buses, vandalism, etc.).
• School vehicles cannot be used for private use.
• Mechanic is responsible for providing, and safe guarding his own tools - those needed and not provided by the school district.
• Must work cooperatively with service building personnel and other MCS employees.
• Meets with Transportation Supervisor on a regular basis to discuss repairs, needs, issues, etc.
• Must be neat, clean, and dressed in a manner that reflects a responsible position. Uniforms are provided by the school district.
• Is responsible to Transportation Supervisor and performs other related duties assigned to him/her.
NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance. Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.