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Head Mechanic - $5,000 sign on bonus!

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood
Mentor, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027

The mission of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is to EMPOWER individuals with developmental disabilities to ENGAGE in activities that ENRICH their lives and contribute to their community. Our mission helps us achieve our vision, which is to offer Lake County citizens the highest-quality, most-inclusive, collaborative, and person-centered services and supports available within their resources.

We strive to uphold our mission throughout everything we do and each decision we make. Community members, local organizations, businesses, County Board employees, as well as the individuals we serve and their families, help us succeed in carrying out our mission. We are looking for a Head Mechanic with the following qualifications:

HEAD MECHANIC
Essential Job Duties (not all inclusive):

  • Develops a schedule of preventative maintenance and provides assistance for all vehicles owned by the Board and supervises the implementation of completion of the preventative maintenance program.
  • Diagnoses major mechanical problems on Agency vehicles.
  • On major repairs, with the assistance of the Mechanic is responsible for the proper disassembly, repair, and reassembly of vehicles, engines, transmissions, clutches, brake systems, and other major repairs. On minor repairs shall give instructions and directions necessary for completion of the repair by the Mechanic.
  • Ensures that all work performed shall meet appropriate standards of quality control. Inspects thorough testing of all repaired units.
  • Within the guidelines of the Transportation Director schedule all vehicle repair work.
  • Completes and maintains parts and supplies inventories.
  • Records all labor, materials, and supplies used in the maintenance of Agency vehicles.
  • Creates, completes and oversees work orders completed through computerized bus maintenance program.
  • Must keep current on advancements in school bus maintenance programs by attending in-service training programs provided by OSBMA and bus dealerships.
  • Participates in bus construction standards meeting when appropriate.
  • Be involved in any in-house training programs developed by the Transportation Department.ires.

Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure: : Demonstrated ability to pass at ninety percent (90%) each ASE test in diesel engines, gas engines, air brakes, and heating/air conditioning. Valid CDL Class B w/S&P Endorsement
Experience: Minimum 5 years mechanical experience.
Hours & Job Location:
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM; hours may vary.

GREAT BENEFITS PROGRAM - OFFERING A $5,000 signing bonus.
Apply online at www.lakebdd.org/application or send Resume to Jay.mcdonald@lakebdd.org OR visit our campus at: Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood, 8121 Deepwood Blvd., Bldg. A, Mentor, Ohio 44060.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.15 - $30.24 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30

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