Job Information
City of New York Auto Mechanic in New York, New York
Job Description
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 67 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.
PERKS
Earn vacation and sick leave monthly and receive free membership to our recreation centers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive, construction and special equipment powered by internal combustion engines, motors and motor-power equipment.
Supervise machinist helpers, automotive service workers and other personnel as directed; train assigned machinist helpers, automotive service workers or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
Maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials; update computer tracking system as needed and maintain work orders and other records.
Maintain clean and safe work bays; some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics and environmental conditions experienced are: working in a non-temperature controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy tool boxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.
Duration: April 2024 to October 2024
Work location: To be determined (TBD).
Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $88.00 Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.
All Applicants*:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 628378
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 628378 on your cover letter and resume.
References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
Qualifications
Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.
License Requirements:
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.