Automotive Service Worker

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1000 playgrounds 1800 basketball courts 550 tennis courts 67 public pools 51 recreational facilities 15 nature centers 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York Citys principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts worldclass sports events and cultural festivals.

Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Under varying levels of supervision and degrees of difficulty perform automotive maintenance services inspection and repair work.

Operate motor vehicles.

Perform automotive maintenance services such as : preventive maintenance; inspection; battery service; checking servicing patching and changing tires; lubrication and oil change; etc.

Clean wash and polish vehicles; clean interiors of vehicles.

Dispense gasoline and oil. Check the level and refills automotive fluids such as coolant oil transmission and brake fluids.

Assist in performing tuneups and repairs in shops and on the road and in replacement of engine parts drive trains transmissions steering gear and components ignitions heating and cooling systems sirens and backup warning tone systems.

Operate motor vehicles to test repairs. Operate a tow truck when required.

Maintain and update vehicle service and repair records.

Work Location : Randalls Island

Duration : April to October 2025

Fees : Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an 101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY : All Applicants

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 703973.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to : Civil Service Exams Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WORKER 92508

Qualifications :

For Level I Assignments

1. Two years of fulltime satisfactory experience performing automotive maintenance services such as inspection lubrication and oil changing acquired in a garage or gasoline service station; or

2. Graduation from an approved trade high school vocational high school or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair; or

3. An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to paragraphs 1 2 or 3 above. Six months of experience will be credited for satisfactory completion of each year of approved trade school vocational high school technical school college or university education.

License Requirements

At the time of appointment all candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For certain positions a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Note : Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learners Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.

For Level II Assignments

1. Two years of fulltime satisfactory experience performing automotive maintenance services such as inspection lubrication and oil changing acquired in a garage or gasoline service station; or

2. Graduation from an approved trade high school vocational high school or technical school with a course of study in automotive maintenance and repair; or

3. An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in automotive technology; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to paragraphs 1 2 or 3 above. Six months of experience will be credited for satisfactory completion of each year of approved trade school vocational high school technical school college or university education.

5. One year of service as an Automotive Service Worker Assignment Level I; or

6. One additional year of fulltime automotive mechanical experience in an automotive repair shop or gasoline service station.

License Requirements

At the time of appointment all candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For certain positions a New York State Class A Commercial Driver License (with Towing Endorsement) or a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (with Air Brakes) is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Note : Candidates may qualify with a Commercial Driver License Learners Permit and must obtain the required license within 180 days of appointment.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime

Salary : $68