Mechanic (2) (Probationary)

Job Opening: Mechanic

Ballston Spa Central School District has two vacancies for mechanics.

Job Description: This is skilled work involving responsibility for the overhaul and repair of a wide variety of automotive equipment. The work requires a thorough knowledge of the automotive repair trade. General instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed, but employees are personally responsible for the efficient and economical maintenance of the equipment assigned to them. Does related work as required.

Examples of Work: Performs skilled repair work in the overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, which may include automobiles and other passenger vehicles, trucks, busses and construction equipment; repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers; adjusts connecting rods and bearings; adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels; makes minor welding repairs to automotive equipment; greases vehicles, changes oil and oil filter; tunes engine and sets the timing; may attach and remove snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment; works as a motor equipment operator when directed. Typical work activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment; familiarity with welding techniques; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.