Service & Repair Mechanic (Auto Body)

Minimum Qualifications

Must have four years of experience under the supervision of an auto body mechanic or completion of an apprenticeship program and possession of a driver's license appropriate to the equipment operated and repaired.
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description

The incumbent’s primary duties are the maintenance and Motor equipment repair within Bear Mountain State Park. The incumbent will:
• perform skilled tasks, requiring specialized training and experience, to paint, repair, and maintain the bodies and parts of vehicles, equipment, and other property in an agency fleet.
• Repaints equipment and property by cleaning, sandblasting, grinding, filling, and priming.
• Repairs bodies, fenders, and chassis by replacing damaged parts, straightening frames and related parts, and welding, fabricating, scraping, and treating them.
• Removes and replaces body parts and accessories.
• Assists in estimating the costs of repairs to damaged vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains time and cost distribution records.
• Maintains and is responsible for tools, equipment, and inventory assigned to the body and paint shop.
• Requisitions and orders parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains the shop and equipment.
• Supervises staff assigned to the shop.

Additional Comments

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and must possess a New York State vehicle inspector’s license within 6 months of appointment and must maintain the vehicle inspector’s license as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• PEF & CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• M/C: 39 days - 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
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 / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 05/22/24

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