Automotive Mechanic, Syracuse Police Department Garage

Automotive Mechanic, Syracuse Police Department Garage

City of Syracuse

Location:

511 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Pay: $26.22 - $27.81 per hour

Job type:
Full‑time

Benefits:
Health insurance

The City of Syracuse Police Department is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Automotive Mechanic.

*** Equal Opportunity Employer***

*** Women and Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply.***

** City of Syracuse residency is required. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.**

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing skilled work in repair and maintenance of automotive and construction equipment. Under the direct supervision of an Automotive Mechanic Crew Leader or other supervisory employee responsible for automotive maintenance, an employee in this class does skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, tractors and a wide variety of other construction equipment.

The employee receives written and/or oral instructions as to the repair work that needs to be done but exercises independent judgment concerning the methods of repair. Work is reviewed while in progress or after completion. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of Automotive Mechanic Helpers when they are assigned to assist an Automotive Mechanic in repair work. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree in Automotive Technology; or,

B) Two (2) years of work experience, or its part‑time equivalent, in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment; or,

C) Completion of a two (2) year vocational education program majoring in Automotive Technology and one (1) year of work experience as defined by the limits of (B); or,

D) A combination of training (equivalent in scope to an Automotive Technology curriculum) and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C)

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

Depending upon Assignment:

May be required to possess a valid non‑CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated. May be required to possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector's License.

Note:
Anyone promoted to this position must undergo a trial period of no less than 30 workdays but not to exceed 90 workdays to ensure that such employee meets the minimum requirement of the position
.

The Affidvantage Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectionate preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Department of Personnel at One Park Place, 300 S.

State St., 7th FL at 448-8780.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $26.22 - $27.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a resident of the City of Syracuse? If not, you are required to establish residency within six (6) months of the date of hire.

Work Location:

In person