Automotive Mechanic

Automotive Mechanic

The Pittsford Central School District is looking for an automotive mechanic. This is a 12-month, 260 work days, 8 hours a day, MondayFriday from 8am5pm position. This is a skilled mechanic position responsible for completing basic repairs to motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks (including vans, school buses, pickups, and environmental services equipment), ground maintenance equipment (including tractors, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment) and tools and equipment for the school district. Employees may work under unpleasant working conditions, including extremes of heat, cold, fumes and odors, wet, damp and cramped working areas. Work is performed independently or with a repair team under limited supervision. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the head mechanic or a higher-level staff member for non-routine, difficult, or costly repair work. Does related work as required.

Typical work activities include:

• Supervising the work of maintenance mechanics
• Operating the maintenance garage & lifts
• Maintaining inventory of supplies, shop equipment and spare parts
• Assisting in preparation of specifications for special equipment and providing input into the purchase of vehicles & equipment
• Keeping records of equipment, purchases, motor vehicle inspections, registrations & repairs
• Performing standard heavy equipment and automotive repairs to gasoline and/or diesel engines and hydraulic systems
• Rewiring electrical systems
• Repairing electric motors, tools, and equipment
• Performing preventive maintenance functions, including lubrication, fluid checks, major and minor tune-ups, and safety inspections of trucks, vans, automobiles, and other heavy equipment
• Repairing mechanical parts on sweepers, loaders, salt spreaders, backhoes, and other public works equipment
• Diagnosing automotive problems caused by maladjustment, worn, damaged, or defective parts, or improper lubrication
• Checking for automotive problems using visual observation, tactile contact, road test, and manual or computerized shop testing equipment
• Pre-check of New York State authorized inspections of road vehicles
• Operating machine shop equipment to make or repair parts for automotive equipment
• Performing minor collision repair work and straightening and welding frames and fenders
• Operating & organizing snow removal and road construction equipment.
• Welding & fabrication