Canton Mechanic/Utility
Salary
$21.82 - $28.55 Hourly
Location
1615 Stadium Park Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
M65-26
Department
Parks & Recreation Department
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Wage Information
Salary: $21.82-$28.55/hour (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)
Rate of Pay at Each Step:
$21.82
$22.90
$25.98
$27.48
$28.55
Employment at the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid drivers license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.
This isan open examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U. S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card. Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D. and be at least 18 years of age.
Job Description
Shift: Monday -Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Distinguishing Features of the Class: Requires a thorough knowledge of auto repair . Diagnoses all mechanical and operating difficulty of vehicles. Repairs defects. Replaces worn or broken parts. Performs minor repairs for plumbing and electrical work.
Examples of Work: Maintains and repairs small equipment such as small engines, weedwackers, chainsaws, and gang mowers. Maintains and repairs heavy and light vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, and tractors. Performs automotive repair work both indoors and outdoors, making road calls to various City locations. Performs welding work on necessary structures and equipment. Sharpens and repairs mowing equipment. Performs minor plumbing and electrical work. Diagnoses and repairs defects in electrical and mechanical systems to keep all equipment in proper operating operation. Turns the water on and or in the picnic shelters, toilet facilities, and various drinking fountains throughout the park system. May order and obtain necessary parts as needed. Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Makes necessary and required inspections. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to repair all types of vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the park system. Thorough knowledge of trucks, engines, transmissions, and all other component parts. Ability to perform minor repairs for plumbing and electrical work. Skills in preventative maintenance. Skill in the use of all mechanical tools. Ability to handle and use various tools, equipment, and parts of an automotive nature. Ability to read instructions, diagrams, manuals, and other documents. Skills in organization and accuracy in keeping records of work done and procedures performed. Ability to lift and handle tools, equipment, and materials up to 75 pounds. Ability to move and lift various tools and equipment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to perform welding and grinding activities. Ability to work underneath vehicles. Ability to remain current with new developments in the automotive repair field. Ability and willingness to attend training schools when requested.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and five years of experience in the repair in operations of all types of motor vehicles and possession of the appropriate ASE certifications for light automobiles and trucks; possession of own tools of the trade; certification by 2-cycle and 4-cycle small engine manufacturer is preferred; Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) certification is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid Class A commercial drivers license with the tank endorsement at all times.
Testing Information
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
REPEATING AN EXAM
Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.
RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.
Additional Information
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Rachel A. Bell, Director
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director
City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.
01
Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).
02
Are you at least 18 years of age?
03
Did you graduate from high school or have a GED equivalent; AND do you have five years of experience in the operations of all types of motor vehicles; AND possess the appropriate ASE certifications for light automobiles and trucks; AND possess own tools of the trade; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?
04
Do you have the ability to repair all types of vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the park system; a thorough knowledge of trucks, engines, transmissions, and all other component parts; an ability to perform minor repairs for plumbing and electrical work; skills in preventative maintenance; and skill in the use of all mechanical tools?
05
Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License, with the Tanker Endorsement?
06
While not required, do you possess a certification by 2-cycle and 4-cycle small engine manufacturer; and/or an Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) certification?
07
Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?
Required Question
Employer City of Canton
Department Parks & Recreation Department Address 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW
Canton, Ohio, 44718
Website www.cantonparksandrec.com