Mechanic 1

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries seeks a Mechanic 1 to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective components on passenger cars, trucks, and specialized vehicles. The role requires reading schematics and blueprints, selecting proper tools and parts, and performing preventive maintenance and various system repairs.

The position involves lifting up to 50 lbs, working with hydraulic and air systems, and coordinating with supervisors to plan tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of automotive/diesel maintenance experience.
• California Class C driver's license required.
• ASE certification preferred/must be current.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read and follow diagrams, blueprints, and manuals.
• Select and install replacement parts and perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform brake, suspension, tune-up, A/C, and related repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Diesel engine maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification (preferred)

Automotive/diesel training

Tools

Hand tools

Meters

Drills

Welding equipment

Engine hoists

Job description

Brief Description

The Mechanic 1 systematically diagnoses, trouble-shoots, repairs, and replaces defective components on the following: passenger cars & vans; limousines, funeral coaches, light, medium & heavy-duty trucks; specialized vehicles, utility & heavy-duty trailers; agricultural tractors, back hoes, loaders, trenchers, forklifts, impactors, turf vacuum units, and other miscellaneous equipment.

Brief Description

The Mechanic 1 systematically diagnoses, trouble-shoots, repairs, and replaces defective components on the following: passenger cars & vans; limousines, funeral coaches, light, medium & heavy-duty trucks; specialized vehicles, utility & heavy-duty trailers; agricultural tractors, back hoes, loaders, trenchers, forklifts, impactors, turf vacuum units, and other miscellaneous equipment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviews simple, specifications, oral instructions, work orders, inspection forms, or general requirements.
• Consults directly with the department supervisor and/or management to organize and discuss the methods, tools, and materials required for each project or assignment.
• Performs all types of intermediate maintenance, diagnoses, inspections, evaluations, and repairs to faulty systems, such as hydraulic or air brakes; front and rear suspensions; manual and power steering systems; gas or diesel power trains; cooling fuel, exhaust, and electrical systems, and other related systems not listed using the proper electrical, or mechanical tools and equipment. Identifies sources of potential premature failure, safety hazards, and potential malfunctions to avoid component failure or road breakdown.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and related sketches, drawings, specifications, manuals, and/or blueprints, and follows diagrams or plans to diagnose, repair, and/or modify current systems as required.
• Selects proper tools and equipment including basic hand tools, wrenches, various meters, drills, impact wrenches, measuring tools, variety of test & performance equipment; welding equipment, fabrication and machining equipment and instruments; circuit testers, engine & vehicle hoists, and other miscellaneous tools or equipment as required.
• Selects and install all necessary replacement parts for best application, such as motors, meters, connectors, relays, fuses, starters, switches, lights, mechanical fasteners, wire, connectors, protection devices, hydraulic, water & fuel pumps; filters, tune-up kits, hoses, radiators, belts, tires, wheels, brake components, or other after-market and OEM components as required. Replaces a variety of damaged materials pertaining to but not limited to the above-mentioned items as required.
• Requisitions materials & supplies as required.
• Recommend substitute materials or components to improve or expedite work when required.
• Routinely performs lubrication and annual preventive maintenance and repair work.
• Routinely performs equipment modifications, and/or upgrades to systems, such as installation of propane kits, Plexi-glass windows, hydraulic system conversions, wheel conversions, etc.
• Routinely performs brake jobs, engine tune-ups, a/c system repair, suspension work, electrical work, and other related interior and exterior work.
• Fabricates, welds, modifies, and constructs components to improve vehicle functionality or to replace defective components.
• Occasionally assists transportation with furniture moves and product deliveries.
• Occasionally delivers or retrieves vehicles from outside repair shops.
• Operates hydraulic jacks, and/or vehicle hoists to gain access to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components fastened to the underside.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of three-years of increasing responsibility for automotive and/or diesel truck maintenance and repair experience is required.
• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and some specialized training in automotive and/or diesel truck maintenance. The specialized training consists of practical/hands-on experience in automotive and/or diesel truck maintenance and repair.
• Requires a valid California Driver's License – Class “C.”
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires a sufficient understanding of automotive or diesel engine tune-up and troubleshooting, engine theory, inspection and repair; electrical/electronic systems theory, inspection and repair; and hydraulic or air brake systems, and/or one ASE certification, which must be kept current.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs, and occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.

Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Summary

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren't satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they've made a profound and positive difference in people's lives.