Automotive Mechanic - South Mountain Restoration Center

Are you ready to shift your career into high gear? The South Mountain Restoration Center is currently seeking a skilled Automotive Mechanic to join our dynamic team and help maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles and power equipment. By utilizing your technical expertise, you can contribute to the successful operation of a facility that provides essential services to those in need.

This is a chance to not only further your career, but also make a difference in the community. Your expertise powers our success-apply today!

As an Automotive Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in keeping vehicles and equipment running smoothly and safely at the South Mountain Restoration Center. You will perform skilled maintenance and repair of a large variety of cars, trucks, tractors, and assorted construction and maintenance equipment and parts. You may carry out inspections to ensure compliance with specifications for the annual state safety inspection. Employees may also perform all repairs on diesel equipment with the exception of the diagnosis, parts rebuilding and repair of the diesel engine fuel injection system (injectors and pumps).

Employees may provide direction to other automotive and maintenance employees such as Tradesman Helpers, Laborers and/or Equipment Operators. Assignments are received through general instructions, work requests and the Automotive Fleet Preventive Maintenance Schedule. Employee proceeds independently within broad automotive and equipment maintenance guidelines and practices, and safety and inspection rules and regulations. Supervisory review is accomplished by an Automotive Mechanic Supervisor or an administrative superior through inspections during projects or upon completion, and the review of results achieved.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary.
• Free parking
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

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.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.