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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 12

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $47530 to $58016 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address Saratoga Spa State Park - Gideon Automotive Garage

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

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 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. Substitution: Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.1. 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.2. 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.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor 3, the incumbent will perform a variety of journey-level motor vehicle mechanic tasks at Saratoga Regional Garage and associated facilities including repairing and maintaining passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, utility task vehicles (UTVs), and heavy equipment to include commercial motor vehicles, trucks, payloaders, backhoes, tractors, skid steer loaders, and auxiliary electric and hydraulic equipment attachments. The entire fleet includes vehicles fueled with regular gas, diesel and hybrid electric powered equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for:• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures, completing repairs and preventive maintenance on various grounds maintenance equipment and small engine equipment to include rotary and flail mowing equipment, two/four cycle small equipment. • Use various welding techniques in completing repairs and new work to include fabrication of brackets, mounts and pipe using various alloys. • The incumbent will assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate assigned seasonal staff to accomplish needed tasks within the park.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary and possible call-backs after regular shift.• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.• Must obtain within the probationary period, certifications by the Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct NYS vehicle inspections on #1 Light vehicles and #2 Heavy Vehicles as a term and condition of employment.• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments.• Must have the ability to supervise and train others.• Must have the physical ability to carry tools and materials considerable distances to work sites inaccessible by vehicle when needed and be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.BENEFITS:There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave• Health Care Coverage• Retirement Plan• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans• Tuition Assistance Programs• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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Name Allan Eddy

Telephone

Fax

Email Address allen.eddy@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

15 Avenue of the Pines

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at:https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application and resume to Allan Eddy, Saratoga State Park, 15 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Applications and resume may also be email to: allen.eddy@parks.ny.gov. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.