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Assistant
Mechanic
Location:
Hourly
Wage:
Start
Date:
Holly
Area
Schools
Per
AFSCME
Collective
Bargaining
Agreement
Fall
2026
Holly
Area
Schools
seeks
a
highly
qualified
candidate
to
serve
as
Assistant
Mechanic
beginning
Fall
2026 .
The
Board
of
Education
will
offer
the
successful
candidate
an
hourly
wage
per
the
AFSCME
Master
Collective
Bargaining
Agreement
commensurate
with
skills/experience.
The
successful
candidate
will
receive
a
complete
and
competitive
benefit
package.
The
Community
Holly
Township
is
nestled
in
the
northern
and
westernmost
corner
of
Oakland
County
and
is
filled
with
natural
beauty,
wildlife,
and
serenity.
Holly's
position
in
Oakland
County
offers
the
experience
of
the
outdoors
at
our
many
county
or
state
parks
without
being
too
far
from
the
convenience
of
more
urban
environments.
The
Township
is
committed
to
preserving
and
enhancing
a
safe
community
of
caring
and
involved
residents
that
are
proud
to
call
Holly
Township
home.
The
District
Holly
Area
Schools
serves
approximately
3,100
students
in
Northwest
Oakland
County.
The
district
has
four
elementary
schools,
one
middle
school,
one
high
school,
and
a
virtual
school
program.
Holly
Area
Schools
also
offers
a
superior
variety
of
early
childhood
education
programs,
STEM
in
all
elementary
schools
and
the
middle
school,
LEAD
program,
award-winning
fine
arts
programs,
expanded
dual
enrollment
opportunities,
cutting-edge
technology
in
all
classrooms,
and
skilled
trades
programs
that
prepare
kids
for
jobs
of
the
future.
The
district
is
composed
of
over
200
certified
teachers,
with
the
vast
majority
boasting
a
Master's
Degree
or
above.
The
Holly
Area
Schools
community
approved
a
$97,000,000
bond
in
2022
that
is
funding
new
and
enhanced
learning
environments,
districtwide
building
and
site
improvements,
as
well
as
safety
upgrades.
Some
of
the
exciting
improvements
include:
A
new
Holly
Middle
School
spanning
155,000
square
feet,
designed
to
create
a
21st-century
learning
environment
with
flexible,
innovative,
and
collaborative
spaces
that
enhance
academic
achievement
while
prioritizing
the
wellness
of
both
students
and
staff.
Enhanced
learning
environments,
including
a
fine
arts
Auditorium,
new
Stadium
&
Track,
Tennis
Courts,
Instructional
Technology,
and
a
state-of-the-art
Construction
Trades
center
at
the
high
school.
Replacement
of
playground
structures,
fire
protection
upgrades,
and
safety
upgrades.
THERE'S
NEVER
BEEN
A
BETTER
TIME
TO
BE
A
BRONCHO!
The
Position
Head
Mechanic
and/or
designated
supervisor
assigns
the
daily
work
load.
The
Assistant
Mechanic's
duties
include
all
areas
of
vehicle
maintenance,
diagnosis,
and
repair
on
school
buses,
pick-up
trucks,
vans,
tractors,
and
other
vehicles
or
mechanical
equipment
owned
by
the
school
district.
Qualifications
High
school
diploma,
or
equivalent
education
required.
Technical
School
degree
in
automotive
truck
and
tractor
maintenance
preferred,
with
three
to
five
years'
experience.
Must
possess
or
be
willing
and
able
to
obtain
licenses
and
certifications
required
to
drive
a
school
bus
with
passengers
within
a
timeframe
established
by
the
District.
Must
possess
or
be
willing
and
able
to
obtain
a
current
Michigan
License
through
either
ASE
or
the
State
of
Michigan
in
the
following
areas:
Heavy
Duty
Brakes,
Heavy
Duty
Suspension
and
Steering,
Heavy
Duty
Diesel
Engines,
Heavy
Duty
Drive
Train
and
Computer
Electronic
Engine
and
Transmission
Diagnostics
within
a
timeframe
established
by
the
District.
Must
possess
bus
and
truck
mechanic
tools.
Follows
FERPA
Laws
and
student
privacy.
Adheres
to
District
and
school
rules,
policies,
procedures,
and
safety
requirements.
Behaves
in
a
way
that
demonstrates
collegiality,
professionalism,
and
respect
for
students,
staff,
families,
and
the
public.
Maintains
regular
and
reliable
attendance,
which
is
an
essential
function
of
the
position.
Duties
and
Responsibilities
Diagnose
vehicle
problems
and
perform
repairs
as
needed
in
accordance
with
manufacturer's
instructions
and
State
and
Federal
regulations.
Assist
with
routine
preventative
maintenance,
inspection,
servicing,
and
repair
of
District
vehicles,
school
buses,
and
equipment.
Maintains
vehicle
appearance
by
cleaning,
washing,
and
painting.
Keeps
shop
equipment
and
tools
in
proper
working
order.
Maintains
a
clean
and
organized
garage
and
grounds
area
(i.e.,
snow
removal).
Inspects
and
repairs
electrical
systems.
Performs
engine
tune-ups;
troubleshoots
and
repairs
engines.
Inspects,
services,
and
repairs
transmissions,
cooling
lines,
and
filters.
Inspects,
services,
and
repairs
brake
systems,
air,
and
hydraulic
systems.
Inspects,
services,
and
repairs
drivetrain,
front
suspension,
windows,
and
frames.
Inspects,
services,
and
repairs
cooling
systems,
radiator
hoses,
pump,
and
block.
Repairs
carburetors
and
fuel
problems;
Inspects,
services,
and
repairs
exhaust
systems.
Answers
service
calls
and
responds
to
breakdowns;
conducts
on-site
repairs
when
possible.
Repairs
hydraulic
wheelchair
lifts
and
hydraulic
lift
gates;
installs
seat
belts
and
harness
on
Special
Needs
buses.
May
be
required
to
work
overtime
during
special
situations,
inclement
weather,
etc.
Performs
other
duties
as
assigned
by
the
Supervisor.
Physical
Demands
The
physical
demands
described
here
are
representative
of
those
that
must
be
met
by
an
employee
to
successfully
perform
the
essential
functions
of
this
job.
Reasonable
accommodations
may
be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the
essential
functions.
While
performing
the
duties
of
this
job,
the
employee
is
regularly
required
to
sit;
stand;
walk;
use
hands
to
finger,
handle,
hold;
reach
with
hands
and
arms;
and
stoop,
kneel,
crouch,
or
crawl.
The
employee
is
frequently
required
to
talk
and
hear.
The
employee
is
occasionally
required
to
balance
or
climb.
The
employee
must
regularly
lift
and/or
move
25
pounds,
frequently
lift
and/or
move
up
to
50
pounds,
and
occasionally
lift
and/or
move
up
to
100
pounds.
This
position
reports
to
the
Director
of
Operations,
Transportation
Supervisor,
and
District
Administration.
Application
Process
External
applicants
can
apply
via
to
Tricia
Murphy-Alderman,
Director
of
Human
Resources,
Patricia.Murphy-Alderman@hask12.org .
Applications
should
include
a
letter
of
interest/cover
letter,
resume,
transcripts,
and
three
letters
of
recommendation.
Internal
applicants
can
submit
a
letter
of
interest
to
Tricia
Murphy-Alderman,
Director
of
Human
Resources.