Automotive Mechanic I

South Colonie Central School District; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking an Automotive Mechanic I to join their Transportation Department. The role involves skilled work in the overhaul and repair of various automotive equipment, requiring a valid New York State Driver’s License and one year of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $51,171, providing an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals looking to contribute to the district's operations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a skilled automotive repairperson.
• Thorough knowledge of automotive repair methods and tools.
• Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Complete overhaul and repair of automotive equipment.
• Follow plans, specifications, and oral instructions.

Skills

Automotive repair methods

Welding techniques

Motor function

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Automotive Mechanic I

REPORTING TO: Transportation Director

HOURS:Full-time, 8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year

CURRENT LOCATION: Transportation Department, 2 Winston Place, Albany, NY 12205

START DATE: August 2025

SALARY & BENEFITS: Schedule M per CSEA Contract ($51,171.00 starting salary (2025-2026 school year rate)).

RESPONSIBILITIES:This is skilled work involving responsibility for the complete overhaul and repair of a variety of automotive equipment and related types of machinery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of experience as a skilled automotive repairperson.

• Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment which may include diesel equipment;

• Working knowledge of welding techniques;

• Skill in motor function and dexterity;

• Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions;

• Hand-eye coordination;

• Manual dexterity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.