Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) - SUNY Old Westbury

SUNY College at Old Westbury•Old Westbury, NY

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission. SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply. Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years. Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu. Position Available: Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), SG-12, Line # 05622 Location: SUNY Old Westbury - Facilities/GIS Salary: $50,425.00 - $61,548.00 plus $4,000.00 location pay Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Different hours may be required from time to time to meet the operating needs of the College. Status: Permanent, Full-time When Available: As soon as possible As per Civil Service Standards Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) performs skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel-powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment, and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field. The incumbent may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Requirements

Non-competitive: four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems OR an associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.
Substitution: Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.O.C.E.S, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
Graduation from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
Maintains diesel powered equipment and components such as, hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers and starting systems.
Operates test equipment, hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.
Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment. May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

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