Antique Vehicle Mechanic (part time/seasonal)

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

The Henry Ford Antique Vehicle department plays a crucial role in the restoration, maintenance, and evaluation of the daily operations of the antique vehicle fleet. We are seeking a part-time seasonal Antique Vehicle Mechanic. In this role, you will oversee the operation, inspection, and both minor and major repairs, as well as the regular maintenance program for our fleet of land vehicles dating from 1914 to 1953.

Essential Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance and Inspections:

• Responsible for following the established preventive maintenance program. Performs program of routine inspection, lubrication and repair of collection use vehicles.
• Performs daily inspection and safety checks for all historic land use vehicles
• Assists with investigating damage, neglect, and accidents of operating historic vehicles.
• Responsible for assisting with tracking and recording of driver log sheets to maintain safety and reliability.

Repair and Restoration of vehicles and parts:

• Handling all repairs on historic land transport vehicles.
• Assists with documenting repair and restoration costs for each vehicle.
• Assists in maintaining detailed inventory of parts for standard repairs.
• Assists with procuring parts and services for vehicles as assigned, weighing considerations of cost, efficiency and historical accuracy.

Administrative and Team Collaboration:

• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within a team environment and with other teams as appropriate.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
• Assists with additional and after-hours events that include historic vehicles.
• Assists with some administrative work, including material & service requesting and project planning as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
• Proven knowledge of maintaining and repairing historic land transport vehicles
• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining a variety of historic vehicles
• Ability to teach operation of historic motorized land transport vehicles
• Proficient with Microsoft and all Microsoft platforms
• Supervisory or hands-on training experience
• Ability to support management in advising part-time and volunteer staff

Special Skills:

• Previous experience administering licensing or safety program preferred
• Ability to work independently or within group settings
• Strong written, listening and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for The Henry Ford’s mission, vision, values and service standards

Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

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