Overview
THE POSITION
Are you a diligent and dedicated mechanic who is eager to find a career that is both challenging and rewarding? Situated in the beautiful mountains near Michaux State Forest, South Mountain Restoration Center is a long-term care nursing home facility seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to perform mechanic work on commonwealth vehicles and construction equipment. If you are interested in an opportunity to utilize your trades and mechanical skills while supporting a facility that cares for some of our state’s most vulnerable residents, this is the position for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Automotive Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair tasks on a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, tractors, and various construction and maintenance equipment. You may also be responsible for performing repairs on diesel equipment. You will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state safety inspection specifications, as well as provide guidance to other automotive and maintenance staff such as tradesman helpers, laborers, and equipment operators. You will receive assignments through general instructions, work requests, and the automotive fleet preventative maintenance schedule. You will perform your duties independently within established guidelines and regulations and your work will be reviewed upon completion by an automotive mechanic supervisor or other administrative superior.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Shift hours may change based on operational need, overtime and travel required as needed
Free parking
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or
Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or
Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
