Service Apprentice

Maguire Automotive Group; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maguire Chrysler in Ithaca, NY seeks an entry-level Service Assistant to support the vehicle service team. You will learn to perform maintenance tasks under supervision, assist technicians, and deliver cars within the shop.

You may pickup parts, observe safety inspections, and participate in training sessions to build hands-on skills in basic repairs and customer service. No prior experience required; a willingness to learn and a valid driver’s license are important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions and safety rules.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and report issues.
• Willingness to learn and follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Completes all work assigned by the supervisor.
• Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs.
• Assists assigned technician as needed.
• Delivers customer cars to service stalls as requested by technicians.
• Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians.
• Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance and minor repairs as directed.
• Replenishes supplies as requested by technicians or service manager.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Attends training classes and departmental meetings.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional certification or college credit

Associate's degree or technical training

No prior experience or training required

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Maguire Chrysler, Ithaca, NY, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 2239

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Summary

Completes all work assigned by the supervisor.

• Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs.
• Assists assigned technician as needed.
• Delivers customer cars to service stalls as requested by technicians.
• Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians.
• Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance and minor repairs as directed.
• Replenishes supplies as requested by technicians or service manager.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Attends training classes and departmental meetings.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training.
• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.