Auto Mechanic

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world. Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Requirements

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License.
Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment.
The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive, construction and special equipment powered by internal combustion engines, motors and motor-power equipment.
Supervise machinist helpers, automotive service workers and other personnel as directed; train assigned machinist helpers, automotive service workers or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
Maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials; update computer tracking system as needed and maintain work orders and other records.
Maintain clean and safe work bays; some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics and environmental conditions experienced are: working in a non-temperature controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy tool boxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.