Automotive/Equipment Mechanic Ii (12526, Grade Ht4)

• Replaces or overhauls brake and fuel systems, generators, alternators, starters, distributors, and electronic ignition systems. Rebuilds and replaces brakes, lights, horns, belts, hoses, shock absorbers, ball joints, tie rods, mufflers, fuel pumps and other parts. Cleans and paints equipment. Replaces broken parts.
• Drives motor vehicles to carry workers and haul tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies and materials. Set up tools and equipment. Tows vehicles and equipment to garage for repairs. Test drive vehicles and equipment to identify problems also after repair.
• Assigns and maintains inventory of power equipment, tools, safety equipment and vehicles assigned to crew.
• Repairs vehicle emissions systems.
• Assigns and checks work of other Mechanics, Trades Trainees and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support skilled trade workers. Provides instructions and assists with training on proper procedures, methods and safety.
• Performs difficult mechanical work. Performs major repairs on cars, trucks, and other equipment. Major repairs include rebuilding, changing, aligning and modifying components and assemblies of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles (e.g. engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, etc.) by fitting and installing parts needed (e.g. valves, pistons, gears, bearings, cylinders, etc.) to exacting tolerances, clearances and specifications. Connects, meshes, aligns and adjusts systems to assure proper operation. Repairs electrical, mechanical, exhaust, fuel, lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, electronic and computer utility system malfunctions.
• Completes required administrative paperwork and record keeping.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on vehicles and other equipment. Changes oil, filters and fluids. Lubricates moving parts. Replaces or charge batteries. Inflates, balances, changes and rotate tires. Adjusts brakes and clutches and tunes up engines.
• Plans work. Receives work orders for mechanical projects. Troubleshoots and determines cause of equipment malfunction to identify type and extent of necessary repairs. Conducts technical research.

• Completion of an approved mechanical apprentice program; or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair on automotive and/or heavy motor equipment.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
• High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
• Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Classification Specification: Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II (2486)
Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.