Garage Attendant (General Services Department)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists in and around a garage; performs general preventive maintenance on and is responsible for lubricating and washing automotive equipment.

Requirements

Completion of two years of high school.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License required at time of application.
Persons subsequently hired in this title shall be required to obtain a State of Michigan Chauffeur's License with a Class 1 or 2 endorsement, or, a Commercial Driver License with a Group A endorsement and airbrake qualification.
Knowledge of automotive equipment and methods of lubricating and cleaning such equipment.
Skill in observation.
Physical strength and agility.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate automotive equipment.
Ability to display mechanical aptitude.
Ability to display industriousness and willingness to perform the duties of the classification.
Ability to interact effectively with others with tact and diplomacy.
Successful applicants must meet physical standards prescribed by the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division and must possess and carry a valid current Medical Examiner's Certificate certifying physical fitness for driving in accordance with State of Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act-1988.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or GED preferred.
One year of experience in lubricating and washing automotive equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complete lubrications to automobiles and trucks.
Inspects batteries in automotive equipment for proper water level and tires for proper air pressure.
Changes tires, flushes and services radiators for winter driving.
Cleans automotive parts.
Cleans, washes and polishes automobiles and trucks.
Reports to superior any defects observed while cleaning and keeps wash rack clean.
Moves and places automotive equipment in garage.
Places drums of oil and other materials in racks.
Transports and moves material around garage.
Removes snow from driveways.
Assists repair workers in lifting heavy automotive parts.
Sweeps and cleans garage floors and washes garage windows.
Services automotive equipment with gasoline and oil.
Drives automobiles or trucks making emergency service calls such as investigating reports relative to water service or installation of safeguards for protection of the public, as needed.