Automotive Mechanic Aide

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists in performing skilled work in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under direct supervision, the duties requires the use of mechanical skills and judgment in automotive repair, and the work is reviewed for quality, accuracy, and completeness.

• TYPICAL DUTIES
• 1. Assists in performing skilled repair work on gasoline and diesel powered automobiles, trucks, sweepers, bulldozers, loaders, tractors, and other motor driven equipment.
• 2. Assists in repairing and overhauling transmissions, valves, clutches, brakes, generators, and ignition systems.
• Performs minor body repairs.
• 4. Performs tune-ups of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• 5. Performs emergency road repairs.
• *TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles of operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment employed in repairing and adjusting automotive equipment.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and repair defects and malfunctions in automotive equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
1. Graduation from high school
and, either
A. One year of satisfactory experience assisting a skilled mechanic in the repair of automobiles, trucks, or other heavy automotive equipment;
or
B. Two years of satisfactory experience as an automotive servicer in the employing village;
or
2. Completion of eighth grade education
and, either
A. Two years of satisfactory experience as described in 1.A) above;
or
B. Three years of satisfactory experience as described in 1.B) above.

Necessary Special Requirement
Continuing possession of an appropriate class, valid Driver's License issued by the State of New York.

Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.