Job Description

NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres, 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, trees, forests, wetlands, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, retaining walls, and nearly 14 miles of beaches. Citywide Operations is a division of Citywide Services. The core programs of the division include vehicle acquisitions and maintenance, fuel, and sign production. Our mission is to maintain one of the most efficient Fleets in the country with a focus on customer service and vehicle sustainability, and to advance our programs through innovative Fleet management strategies and new technologies.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health, dental and vision coverage, competitive vacation/sick days, and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive, construction and special equipment powered by internal combustion engines, motors, and motor-power equipment.
- Supervise machinist helpers, automotive service workers and other personnel as directed; train assigned machinist helpers, automotive service workers or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
- Maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials; update computer tracking system as needed and maintain work orders and other records.
- Maintain clean and safe work bays. Auto Mechanics perform work in physical and environmental conditions such as working in a non-temperature-controlled environment, climbing ladders, moving heavy automotive parts, carrying heavy tool boxes, crawling and working in narrow spaces, working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes.

Qualification Requirements
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last fifteen years as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specification in “1” above acquired within the last ten years plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant education acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school or technical school approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 724460.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF: (212) 504-4115

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

AUTO MECHANIC - 92510

Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.

License Requirements:
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.