Auto Mechanic; Service & Repair Mechanic - Motor Equipment - SG

Auto Mechanic (Service & Repair Mechanic
- Motor Equipment - SG-12)

Job Title Auto Mechanic (Service & Repair Mechanic
- Motor Equipment - SG-12)

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 10/18/2026

Department

Department Facilities Management

FT - PT

FT - PT Full Time

Part-time %

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary $52,694 + $4,150 (location pay)

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary $52,694 + $4,150 (location pay)

Description

Brief Description of Class
Service & Repair Mechanics (Motor Equipment) perform skilled mechanical work
in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven
equipment, and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled
vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field.
Illustrative Tasks
Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs
on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and
equipment.
Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive
maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the
Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
Maintains diesel powered equipment and components such as, hydraulic systems,
transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel
injection systems, turbochargers and starting systems.
Operates test equipment, hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the
diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.
Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding
equipment.
May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
When supervising inmates, secures tools and equipment used. Incumbent must be
aware of and account for the activities of these supervised individuals at all times while
on the job and ensure that the rules and regulations of the facilities governing such
activities are followed.
Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and
repairs.
Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and
equipment to test proper operation.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications;
Position is Non-competitive: four (4) years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic
responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the
performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel
systems OR an associate’s degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.
Substitution:
Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two
years of experience.
Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.O.C.E.S, in automotive or
diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one
year of experience.
Graduation from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel
repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York
State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Candidates may be required to work overtime. Position works a 5 day work schedule (may include working Saturday and Sunday) with 2 pass days. Work schedule to be determined by management.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL – Note that all classified employees assigned to the Grounds, Custodial, Heating/Plumbing, Electrical, Automotive, Maintenance Trades Departments are deemed to be essential employees. In the event of an emergency, essential employees are…