Automotive Mechanic - South Mountain Restoration Center

Position

South Mountain Restoration Center with the Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a dedicated Automotive Mechanic to support the reliable operation of our vehicles and equipment. This role offers the chance to keep an essential fleet running smoothly while supporting a facility that cares for some of our most vulnerable citizens. Join our team that values craftsmanship and reliability, and take pride in high quality mechanical service!

• Major Repairs:
  Perform repairs on cars, trucks, and equipment ranging from routine fixes to involved mechanical jobs.
• State Inspections:
  Inspect vehicles to meet all state requirements.
• System Overhauls:
  Repair engines, transmissions, brakes, clutches, and related automotive systems.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain detailed service records for each vehicle.
• Equipment Support:
  Repair emergency generators, air compressors, and other facility equipment.
• Fuel Dispensing:
  Dispense gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil for state owned equipment.

Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  This position does not allow telework.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• Further communication about this position will be via email; check spam/junk folders for notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a current driver’s license that is not under suspension.
• Must possess a valid Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Other Requirements

• Must meet the PA residency requirement.

  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the Residency Guidelines.

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• If you are claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit your application by the posting closing date; late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only; use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.
• To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race,…