Automotive Mechanic

Location: Pittsford

The Pittsford Central School District is looking for an Automotive Mechanic. This is a 12-month, 260 work days, 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm position. This is a skilled mechanic position responsible for completing basic repairs to motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks (including vans, school buses, pickups, and environmental services equipment), ground maintenance equipment (including tractors, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment) and tools and equipment for the school district.

Employees may work under unpleasant working conditions, including extremes of heat, cold, fumes and odors, wet, damp and cramped working areas. Work is performed independently or with a repair team under limited supervision. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the Head Mechanic or a higher-level staff member for non-routine, difficult, or costly repair work.

Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed)

• Supervises the work of maintenance mechanics
• Operation of the maintenance garage & lifts
• Maintains inventory of supplies, shop equipment and spare parts
• Assists in preparation of specifications for special equipment and provides input into the purchase of vehicles & equipment
• Keeps records of equipment, purchases, motor vehicle inspections, registrations & repairs
• Performs standard heavy equipment and automotive repairs to gasoline and/or diesel engines and hydraulic systems
• Rewires electrical systems
• Repairs electric motors, tools, and equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance functions, including lubrication, fluid checks, major and minor tune-ups, and safety inspections of trucks, vans, automobiles, and other heavy equipment
• Repairs mechanical parts on sweepers, loaders, salt spreaders, backhoes, and other public works equipment
• Diagnoses automotive problems caused by maladjustment, worn, damaged, or defective parts, or improper lubrication
• Checks for automotive problems using visual observation, tactile contact, road test, and manual or computerized shop testing equipment
• Pre-check of New York State authorized inspections of road vehicles
• Operates machine shop equipment to make or repair parts for automotive equipment
• Performs minor collision repair work and straightens and welds frames and fenders
• Operates & organizes snow removal and road construction equipment.
• Welding & fabrication

The Pittsford Central School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Pittsford Central School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.