Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Pool)

About the Role

Performs semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive service on automotive, mechanical, and facility equipment. Works independently on routine tasks and assists journey-level mechanics with complex, major mechanical repairs.

Schedule

Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday as pass-days. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with potential variation based on operational need.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on automobiles, trucks, and mechanical equipment.
• Service brakes, suspension systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and other vehicle components.
• Perform tune-ups, minor engine repairs, and component replacements according to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose basic mechanical problems and restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Clean parts, replace defective components, and lubricate moving machinery parts.
• Perform routine machinist-related tasks and maintain maintenance records as required.
• Assist journey-level positions with major engine teardowns and reassembly.
• Clean mechanical parts and inspect them thoroughly for structural wear.
• Conduct routine machinist tasks, including grinding valves and valve seats.
• Operate various motor vehicles and specialized mechanical equipment.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment.
• Inspect, service, and repair facility equipment such as pumps, circulators, sterilizers, and hydraulic systems using manuals.
• Serve as a lead worker over small maintenance crews, distributing daily work assignments and providing clear instructions to unskilled workers.
• Offer hands-on aid and oversight to crew members during tasks.
• Work various holidays on a rotational basis and On-Call shifts as required.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in mechanical work (e.g., mechanical repairs on automotive and other motor-driven equipment) under the supervision of a journey-level skilled tradesperson, or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course (post high school).
• Must have a group one NYS inspection license or ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used for making a variety of mechanical repairs on automotive and other motor-driven equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation of small engines, lawn mowers, tractors, and automotive equipment.
• Ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based computers and basic keyboarding skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Pay

$42,641