Automotive Mechanic Aide

Nassau BOCES; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES operates across multiple Transportation locations and seeks an Auto Mechanic Aide to assist skilled technicians in repairing and maintaining automotive equipment, including gasoline and diesel vehicles, sweepers, bulldozers, loaders, and tractors.

Under supervision, the role requires mechanical skill, diagnosis, and the use of hand tools, with emphasis on tune-ups, emergency road repairs, and basic body work as needed. A NY driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with relevant automotive experience or equivalent.
• Two years of satisfactory experience as an automotive servicer or one year assisting a skilled mechanic.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work at multiple Nassau BOCES locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in skilled repair work on gasoline and diesel vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assist in repairing and overhauling transmissions, valves, clutches, brakes, and ignition systems.
• Perform minor body repairs and tune-ups to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform emergency road repairs as needed.

Skills

Automotive repair knowledge

Diagnosis ability

Tool handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Eighth grade acceptable alternative

Job description

• Position Type: Classified Staff/ AUTO MECHANIC AIDE
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location: Multiple Locations - Transportation
• Closing Date: 01/01/2027

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.
• 3. 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

• 1. Knowledge of the methods, practices, and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
• 2. Knowledge of principles of operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines.
• 3. Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment employed in repairing and adjusting automotive equipment.
• 4. Ability to locate, diagnose, and repair defects and malfunctions in automotive equipment.
• 5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• 6. 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, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail] . 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.