Antique Vehicle Mechanic (part-time seasonal)

The Henry Ford•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate. The Henry Ford Antique Vehicle department plays a crucial role in the restoration, maintenance, and evaluation of the daily operations of the antique vehicle fleet. We are seeking a part-time seasonal Antique Vehicle Mechanic. In this role, you will oversee the operation, inspection, and both minor and major repairs, as well as the regular maintenance program for our fleet of land vehicles dating from 1914 to 1953.

Requirements

Requires High School diploma or equivalent
Valid state issued driver’s license
Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
Ability to assess and carry out vehicle repair
Proven knowledge of maintaining and repairing historic land transport vehicles
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining a variety of historic vehicles
Ability to teach operation of historic motorized land transport vehicles
Proficient with Microsoft and all Microsoft platforms
Ability to work independently or within a group setting
Supervisory or hands-on training experience
Ability to support management in advising part-time and volunteer staff

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing antique vehicles, including sourcing parts, restoring or preserving original components.
Previous experience administering licensing or safety program preferred
Ability to work independently or within group settings
Strong written, listening and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to and enthusiasm for The Henry Ford’s mission, vision, values and service standards

Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance and Inspections:
Responsible for following the established preventive maintenance program.
Performs program of routine inspection, lubrication and repair of collection use vehicles
Performs daily inspection and safety checks for all historic land use vehicles
Investigates damage, neglect, and accidents of operating historic vehicles
Responsible for assisting with tracking and recording of driver log sheets to maintain safety and reliability
Repair and Restoration of vehicles and parts:
Handling all repairs on historic land transport vehicles
Documenting repair and restoration costs for each vehicle
Maintaining detailed inventory of parts for standard repairs
Procuring parts and services for vehicles as assigned, weighing considerations of cost, efficiency and historical accuracy
Administrative and Team Collaboration:
Acts as a team player and provides expertise within a team environment and with other teams as appropriate
Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities
Additional and after-hours events that include historic vehicles
Administrative work, including material & service requesting and project planning as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned