Service & Repair Mechanic Motor Equipment, South Psychiatric Center, P26163

Responsibilities

• Service & Repair Mechanics (Motor Equipment) perform skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling gasoline-, diesel-powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment.
• May perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field.
• Diagnose and perform major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
• Install body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
• Maintain 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.
• Operate test equipment and hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.
• Weld, cut, and braze a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment.
• May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
• Order, receive, and inventory supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Operate a variety of self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

Four 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 BOCES, 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.

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of 4,000.