Automotive Mechanic - Norristown State Hospital

Salary: $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-51995-93110
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Norristown St Hosp
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 93110
Position Number: 00088152
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00210671
Bureau / Division: Norristown State Hospital
Worksite Address: 1415 Sterigere Street
City: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19401
Contact Name: Talent Management Division
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THE POSITION
Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as an Automotive Mechanic and use your technical skills to support reliable transportation and equipment at Norristown State Hospital. Each day brings new challenges as you inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of automobiles, trucks, and vans. Your work helps ensure sound operations, efficiency, and dependable service for staff and individuals throughout the facility. This position offers hands-on, rewarding work with a clear purpose.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position maintains, repairs and inspects the full range of vehicles and equipment that support Norristown State Hospital operations. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Inspection: Inspect hospital vehicles in line with state rules and regulations
• Preventive Maintenance: Complete routine services such as lubrication, oil changes, and safety checks
• Mechanical Repair: Repair engines, tune systems, and replace parts to keep vehicles operating properly
• Equipment Service: Maintain heavy equipment such as loaders, tractors, and specialized maintenance tools
• Welding Work: Use welding and cutting tools to cut steel, rusted bolts, and exhaust pipes
• Shop Upkeep: Organize tools, maintain a clean work area, and manage equipment storage

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• You must be in possession of a valid Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate that allows for the inspection of Class 1 vehicles?
If you answer yes to the above question, you must attach a copy of your Inspection Mechanic Certification (PA Automotive Inspection License) for it to be considered in your eligibility determination.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the automotive mechanic trade?

• 4 years or more
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed an approved automotive mechanic trade apprenticeship?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes", please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed any post-high school training in the automotive trades?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.


If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to vehicles, tractors, and assorted construction and maintenance equipment and parts. Diagnoses problems including, but not limited to: complete tune-ups, engine overhauls, shock absorbers, clutches, brake linings, transmissions, radiators, starters, alternators, etc.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience diagnosing problems AND performing preventative maintenance and repair tasks on vehicles, tractors, or assorted construction and maintenance equipment parts.
• B. I have experience performing preventative maintenance and repair tasks on vehicles, tractors, or assorted construction and maintenance equipment parts; however, SOMEONE ELSE made the initial diagnosis of the problems.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to automotive diagnostic techniques, automotive technology, or vehicle maintenance and repair.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to diagnosing problems and performing preventative maintenance.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - SAFETY
Completes work according to safety guidelines and ensures vehicles and equipment are clean, safe, and secure.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience following safety guidelines to ensure vehicles and equipment were clean and secure. I WAS also responsible for performing inspections to ensure the vehicles and equipment were safe to operate.
• B. I have experience following safety guidelines to ensure vehicles and equipment were clean and secure. SOMEONE ELSE inspected the vehicles and equipment to ensure they were safe to operate.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to safety.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to safety.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ORDERING PARTS
Identifies the need for vehicle and equipment repair parts and preventative maintenance supplies. Orders parts and supplies as needed to ensure timely completion of work orders.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience identifying the need for vehicle and equipment repair parts and supplies. I WAS responsible for ordering both when required.
• B. I have experience identifying the need for vehicle and equipment repair parts and supplies; however, SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for ordering the parts and supplies, based on my request.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to procurement.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to ordering parts.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - REPORTING
Logs preventative maintenance and repair information. Documents initial service requests.
Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience completing forms and reports. I was responsible for logging preventative maintenance and repair information AND documenting initial service requests.
• B. I have experience completing forms and reports. I was responsible for logging preventative maintenance and repair information; however, SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for documenting initial service requests.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, report writing, or English composition.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to reporting.
3. The types of forms and reports you completed.
4. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question