Auto Mechanic

The William George Agency for Childrens Serv•Freeville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The William George Agency for Children's Services is seeking an Auto Mechanic to maintain the Agency's fleet of vehicles, including safety inspections. In addition to mechanical duties, employees in this role also function as a part-time Vocational Instructor for youth, providing a positive work experience that emphasizes the development of good work ethic and vocational skills. The agency is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center serving youth between the ages of 12 and 21 with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues.

Requirements

Experience in auto maintenance
High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)
Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
Valid NYS Driver’s License (copy required upon hire)
Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities
Ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth
Must successfully complete all required background checks: NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR), Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR), NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Fingerprinting, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL), NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List, Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable), NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS), Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Nice To Haves

Good Communication and Organizational Skills
Ability to change oil/filter and other basic vehicle maintenance
Experience working with adolescents

Responsibilities

Track vehicle maintenance needs
Perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles, including mounting and balancing tires, oil changes, and brake and suspension maintenance
Schedule and deliver vehicles for outsourced repairs
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Properly use equipment, material, and tools safely and professionally
Assess youth's interests and knowledge of the Vocational Program specific to your trade area upon hiring
Instruct youth in a skilled trade to prepare them for employment upon discharge
Plan and conduct on-the-job training activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time
Instruct youth in the proper and safe care of work areas and all applicable equipment, stressing safety at all times
Be prepared and in a position to begin work following the Vocational Program time schedules; ensure that assigned youth are properly supervised at all times and maintain attendance and work schedule records
Enforce established dress, conduct, and behavior codes appropriate to the Vocational Program area
Communicate and document significant behaviors or incidents on behalf of youth
Maintain all trade-related, Vocational Program, and youth records and paperwork in a timely, organized way
Adhere to and perform all duties following all rules, regulations, policies, and safety standards of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, while upholding the mission, vision, and values.