What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Mechanic Apprentice - Department of General Services position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 02/10/2025
SALARY RANGE: $42,596.00 - $47,344.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DEFINITION
An Automotive Mechanic Apprentice is a four-year State-approved program where incumbents learn to perform a wide range of diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair duties on a variety of automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment. Work of this class involves no lead or supervisory duties.
Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical supervisor and a specific number of hours of classroom training. Employees in this class may work shift work including weekend hours. Work is performed in an automotive repair shop where unpleasant odors and dirty and greasy shop conditions are regularly encountered. Work requires some strenuous physical exertion including lifting, bending, crawling and periods of prolonged standing.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have one year of automotive experience.
OR
EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have graduated from an accredited Vocational Technical or Instructional program in the automotive field may substitute for one year of automotive experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
This is a four-year apprenticeship program and a contract is required for the term of the apprenticeship program.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
Notes: Participants in the program must provide their own tools. Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
SALARY RANGE: $42,596.00 - $47,344.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DEFINITION
An Automotive Mechanic Apprentice is a four-year State-approved program where incumbents learn to perform a wide range of diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair duties on a variety of automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment. Work of this class involves no lead or supervisory duties.
Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical supervisor and a specific number of hours of classroom training. Employees in this class may work shift work including weekend hours. Work is performed in an automotive repair shop where unpleasant odors and dirty and greasy shop conditions are regularly encountered. Work requires some strenuous physical exertion including lifting, bending, crawling and periods of prolonged standing.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have one year of automotive experience.
OR
EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have graduated from an accredited Vocational Technical or Instructional program in the automotive field may substitute for one year of automotive experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
This is a four-year apprenticeship program and a contract is required for the term of the apprenticeship program.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to understand Maryland State Apprenticeship program requirements.
- Ability to follow instructions orally and in writing.
- Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training and classroom instruction requirements.
- Ability to handle the required tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
Notes: Participants in the program must provide their own tools. Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Salary : $42,596 - $47,344
