Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 10/17/25
Applications Due: 01/15/26
Vacancy ID: 200632

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleService and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Job Specifics

Duties Description As per Civil Service Standards Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) performs skilled mechanical work in automotive repair shops in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel-powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment, and may perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field. The incumbent may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
• Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
• Maintains diesel powered equipment and components such as, hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers and starting systems.
• Operates test equipment, hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.
• Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment. May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
• Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems OR an associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.

Substitution: Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.O.C.E.S, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
Graduation from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
In addition to the annual salary, this position is eligible to receive $4,000.00 downstate location pay.
Different shifts may be required from time to time to meet the needs of the College.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Chaitali Kotwal

Telephone 516-876-3179

Fax 516-876-3209

Email Address hr@oldwestbury.edu

Address

Street PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the SUNY Old Westbury website at https://www.oldwestbury.edu/ Click on Career and Jobs and under Classified, please click on Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) and follow the instructions.