What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Mechanic I position at Suffolk County Community College?
SCCC REFERENCE #: 25-13
DATE: March 13, 2025
TITLE: Automotive Mechanic I
CAMPUS: Grant Campus in Brentwood
START DATE: ASAP
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time
RANK: Civil Service
Position Description
The shift will be from be 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Shift/Days and Hours are subject to change.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under supervision of a high-level Automotive Mechanic an employee in this class is involved in performing minor automotive maintenance and servicing. Work is performed on a variety of vehicles, auxiliary and portable equipment used by all SCCC locations/campuses. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Some knowledge of tools and equipment used in motor vehicle maintenance work; some knowledge of automotive lubricating methods; some knowledge of automotive equipment terminology; some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; skill in use and care of basic automotive servicing tools and equipment; ability to determine by inspection of automotive equipment need for grease, oil, water and gasoline; ability to assist in making minor mechanical repairs; ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The type of license required will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated; license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE: Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:
Civil Rights Compliance Officers
Christina Vargas
Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4950
or
Dionne Walker-Belgrave
Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4051
In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.
Education
Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College's education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - Enforcement Office
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Fax: (646) 428-3843
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm
Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to
NYS Division of Human Rights
Long Island (Suffolk)
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Telephone: (631) 952-6434
TDD: (718) 741-8300
Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov
Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
New York District Office
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (800) 669-4000
Fax: (212) 336-3790
TTY: (800) 669-6820
ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122
Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm
Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.
A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.
APPLY TO: Interested applicants should apply online by clicking on the button below:
DATE: March 13, 2025
TITLE: Automotive Mechanic I
CAMPUS: Grant Campus in Brentwood
START DATE: ASAP
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time
RANK: Civil Service
Position Description
The shift will be from be 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Shift/Days and Hours are subject to change.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under supervision of a high-level Automotive Mechanic an employee in this class is involved in performing minor automotive maintenance and servicing. Work is performed on a variety of vehicles, auxiliary and portable equipment used by all SCCC locations/campuses. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
- Services automobiles, trucks and other mobile equipment with proper lubricants and fills gas, oil and water as needed.
- Inspects and services batteries, changes oil and filters and cleans or replaces air filters.
- Repairs flat tires, mounts tires on wheel rims and inflates tires to recommended pressures
- May inspect vehicles for mechanical defects or assist in repairs and mechanical maintenance
- May occasionally operate automotive equipment for service and test purposes.
Some knowledge of tools and equipment used in motor vehicle maintenance work; some knowledge of automotive lubricating methods; some knowledge of automotive equipment terminology; some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; skill in use and care of basic automotive servicing tools and equipment; ability to determine by inspection of automotive equipment need for grease, oil, water and gasoline; ability to assist in making minor mechanical repairs; ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either
- Completion of one (1) year of vocational education courses in either a vocational school program or in an apprentice or training program in automotive mechanics; or,
- One (1) year of experience in minor repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive equipment; or,
- Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The type of license required will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated; license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE: Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:
Civil Rights Compliance Officers
Christina Vargas
Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4950
or
Dionne Walker-Belgrave
Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4051
In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.
Education
Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College's education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - Enforcement Office
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Fax: (646) 428-3843
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm
Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to
NYS Division of Human Rights
Long Island (Suffolk)
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Telephone: (631) 952-6434
TDD: (718) 741-8300
Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov
Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
New York District Office
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (800) 669-4000
Fax: (212) 336-3790
TTY: (800) 669-6820
ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122
Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm
Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.
A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.
APPLY TO: Interested applicants should apply online by clicking on the button below:
