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Pittsford Central School District Automotive Mechanic in Pittsford, New York
The Pittsford Central School District is looking for an Automotive Mechanic. This is a 12-month, 260 work days, 8 hours a day, Monday–Friday from 7am–4pm 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 of Maintenance or a higher-level staff member for non-routine, difficult, or costly repair work. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed)
Supervises the work of maintenance mechanics
Operation of the maintenance garage & lifts
Maintains inventory of supplies, shop equipment and spare parts
Assists in preparation of specifications for special equipment and provides input into the purchase of vehicles & equipment
Keeps records of equipment, purchases, motor vehicle inspections, registrations & repairs
Performs standard heavy equipment and automotive repairs to gasoline and/or diesel engines and hydraulic systems
Rewires electrical systems
Repairs electric motors, tools, and equipment
Performs preventive maintenance functions, including lubrication, fluid checks, major and minor tune-ups, and safety inspections of trucks, vans, automobiles, and other heavy equipment
Repairs mechanical parts on sweepers, loaders, salt spreaders, backhoes, and other public works equipment
Diagnoses automotive problems caused by maladjustment, worn, damaged, or defective parts, or improper lubrication
Checks 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
Operates machine shop equipment to make or repair parts for automotive equipment
Performs minor collision repair work and straightens and welds frames and fenders
Operates & organizes snow removal and road construction equipment.
Welding & fabrication
Job Qualifications
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:
Good knowledge of the principles of heavy equipment mechanics, including systems and parts operations, systems and parts interrelationships, systems and parts functions
Good knowledge of the methods and practices involved in repairs to heavy equipment
Good knowledge of shop equipment, tools, parts, and their potential use
Working knowledge of the mechanical operation and terminology of trucks and other heavy equipment
Working knowledge of New York State Department of Transportation rules and regulations, working knowledge of computerized and manual machine shop equipment and its use
Ability to read automotive manuals, schematics, and work orders
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to repair diesel gasoline engines and rebuild sub-assemblies
Ability to select and properly use shop tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to diagnose minor problems of all systems
Ability to inspect a road vehicle in accordance with mandated safety standards
Ability to operate and road test a motor vehicle
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships
Ability to provide lead supervision when required
Manual dexterity
Mechanical aptitude
Willingness to work in cramped, cold quarters with fumes
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
(A) Graduation with an Associate's degree or possession of a certificate, either of which must be in an automotive field; OR,
(B) Six (6) months paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as an automotive mechanic; OR,
(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B), above.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license for the class of vehicle being operated and willingness to obtain CDL class B with P and S endorsement.
Application Deadline:04/27/2026