Equipment Mechanic I

City of Glendale (CA); Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale (CA) is seeking applicants for the Open & Promotional Examination for a journey-level Automotive Equipment Repair Technician. The six-month probationary period applies.

The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of power-driven equipment, including buses, with emphasis on safety and quality service. Applicants must have three years of automotive repair experience, including ignition, A/C, front suspensions, and four-wheel alignments, plus

Qualifications

• Three years experience in automotive repair including ignition, A/C, front suspensions and four-wheel alignments.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and general repair on automotive areas including engines, transmissions, differentials, steering, suspension, brakes, clutches, belts, hoses, lights, tires and batteries.
• Overhauls and repairs motors, transmissions, differentials, and hydraulic systems, and interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Diagnostics & repair

Welding

Electrical diagrams

Heavy equipment handling

Ignition systems

Air conditioning systems

Education

Formal mechanical maintenance training

Job description

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - SIX MONTHS PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Positions in this classification work under general supervision and perform independent journey-level repair, maintenance and overhauls of diversified power-driven equipment.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Performs preventive maintenance and general repair work, following proper diagnostic and troubleshooting in all general automotive areas, including, but not limited to work on: engines, transmissions, differentials, steering and suspension, brakes, clutches, belts, hoses, lights, tires of all sizes and batteries.
• Performs inspections and safety checks on vehicles repaired or maintained by contract, such as transit buses.
• Overhauls and repairs motors, transmissions, differentials and universal joints, as well as electrical fuel injection, suspensions and hydraulic repairs on a large variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Transports a variety of automotive equipment. Lifts, carries, loads and unloads heavy equipment components.
• Cleans, washes and polishes vehicles and motor equipment. Fuels vehicles.
• Completes routine reports, prepares and maintains stock records and reports.
• Inspects and diagnoses operation of power-driven equipment to determine need for repairs.
• Overhauls and repairs clutches, brakes, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, motors, ignitions, carburetors, fuel systems, electrical and hydraulic systems of a variety of equipment. Interprets electrical circuits and machine drawings of automobile and motorized equipment.
• Performs minor acetylene and electric welding incidental to minor repairs.
• Prepares records of work done and parts used. Directs the work of a helper.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience

Three years experience in automotive repair work including the repair of electronic ignition systems, air conditioning systems, front suspensions and four-wheel alignments.

Education/Training

Completion of some formal training or education in the field of mechanical maintenance.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Valid Class C California driver's license.

Some positions require Class A, B or M licenses and/or endorsements, before completion of the probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable safety rules, practices and procedures.
• Automotive equipment maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Basic automotive and motor repair procedures.
• Tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.

Ability to:

• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
• Lift and carry heavy equipment.
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Perform minor acetylene and electric welding.
• Read and interpret electrical circuits and machine drawings of equipment.
• Read, write and comprehend directions in English.
• Repair electronic ignition systems, air conditioning systems, and vehicle bodies
• Road test diversified automotive equipment, including motorcycles.

Other Characteristics

Willingness to:

• Work overtime as requested and differing shifts as required.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Promotional Eligibility

Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification on file in the Human Resources Department. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full‑time service or 1040 part‑time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E).

Exceptional Customer Service Policy

The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy.

Evaluation of Application:

Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Performance Examination:

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

EVALUATIONS will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.