Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) Allegany State Park

Duties

Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18 or designee, the Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), SG-12 will be assigned to Regional Maintenance within Allegany State Park and will perform journey-level mechanical work in the diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy duty motor vehicles, trucks, heavy equipment and other forms of specialized motor equipment. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performs tasks in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of automotive and mechanical equipment such as service and adjustment of brakes, replacement of wheel bearings, and the removal and replacement of such components as starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, gas tanks, exhaust system components, shock absorbers, springs, and radiators.
• Performs engine repairs as well as tune-ups according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment following preventive maintenance schedules to insure safe and trouble-free performance.
• Execute minor and major mechanical repairs by performing such tasks as disassembling and assembling engine components or mechanical equipment, cleaning parts and inspecting them for wear, and performing activities such as grinding valves and valve seats according to specifications and specific instructions.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of communications and tracking equipment such as vehicle mounted radios and geolocation/tracking devices.
• Operate departmental equipment including light duty trucks, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• May perform welding using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment not requiring complex planning and layout or the use of special procedures.

Minimum qualifications

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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment).

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid certification as a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Inspector, or obtain such certification within the probationary period, and maintain as a term and condition of employment.

• Must possess or obtain a valid NYS Class B** Commercial Driver’s License within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

**Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office to inquire about the potential impact on your salary.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off
• CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Civil service details

• Jurisdictional class: Non-competitive Class
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Salary grade: 12
• Bargaining unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
• NY HELPS: No