Auto Mechanic (CUNY)

Auto Mechanics (CUNY), under supervision, overhaul, repair and maintain engines and component assemblies used in automotive and construction activities and all other equipment powered by internal combustion engines. They act as “troubleshooters” in determining mechanical and electrical problems through the use of diagnostic equipment as necessary; make minor repairs and adjustments in the field so that a vehicle may be returned to the garage or repair shop under its own power; overhaul and make repairs to internal combustion engines, brake systems, automatic and manual transmissions, ignition systems, electronic systems, differential assemblies and fuel systems; align wheels and repair steering equipment; may make minor auto body repairs; may transmit orders to other assigned personnel as needed; supervise and are responsible for the work of other assigned personnel; train other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks; follow all appropriate safety procedures in the performance of assigned tasks; prepare reports, cost estimates or work and orders, and maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials; access job related information from a computer; operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of assigned duties. All Auto Mechanics (CUNY) perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Auto Mechanics (CUNY) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Auto Mechanics (CUNY) and environmental conditions experienced are: working in a non-temperature controlled environment; climbing ladders; moving heavy automotive parts; carrying heavy tool boxes; crawling and working in narrow spaces; working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive an Admission Notice or score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by October 27, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period (October 27, 2026).

Education And Experience Requirements:
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic, plus relevant education acquired in a college, university, technical school, trade school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of relevant full-time education. The trade school, technical school, vocational high school, high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must Final Submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must possess either:
1. A Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York; or
2. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner’s Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. If you qualify under "2" above, your appointment will be subject to the receipt of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York within six months of appointment. For all appointments, if you have serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record, you may be disqualified. The Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Drug Screening Requirement:
You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
City residency is not required for this position.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with the City University of New York.

The multiple-choice test will be given at a computer terminal. Your score on this test will be used to determine your place on an eligible list. You must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the test. The multiple-choice test is designed to assess the extent to which candidates have certain knowledge and abilities determined to be important to the performance of the tasks of an Auto Mechanic (CUNY). Task areas to be tested are as follows: repair work; basic principles and research; diagnostics; safety and ethics; reports; supervision /training; driving; and other related areas. The test may include questions on operating principles of internal combustion engines and automotive components; electrical and electronic principles and systems; repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of transmissions, steering and suspension, brakes, cooling and heating, ignition, fuel, hydraulic and other automotive systems; proper selection and use of tools and equipment (shop and diagnostic); proper safety practices; automotive inspections and emissions testing; New York State Department of Motor Vehicle operating rules; standards of proper employee ethical conduct; and other related areas. The test may also include questions requiring the use of any of the following abilities: Deductive Reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when testing to prove failure of a system. Inductive Reasoning: combining separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when drawing conclusions about a gasoline "no start." Information Ordering: following correctly a rule or set of rules or actions in a certain order. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when conducting "pin point" tests.

Mathematical Reasoning: understanding and organizing a problem and then selecting a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when determining values of older vehicles. Number Facility: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing quickly and correctly. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when completing timekeeping records. Problem Sensitivity: being able to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when determining whether to replace or repair. Written Comprehension: understanding written sentences and paragraphs. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when researching vehicle histories. Written Expression: using English words or sentences in writing so that others will understand. Example: An Auto Mechanic (CUNY) may use this ability when maintaining records of daily work activities. Certain questions may need to be answered on the basis of documents or other information supplied to the candidates on the date of the multiple-choice exam. There will also be a qualifying practical test. Candidates who pass the multiple-choice test and meet the education and experience requirements will be scheduled to take the qualifying practical test. The qualifying practical test may assess your ability to: troubleshoot, adjust, diagnose, repair and replace faulty automotive components; use automotive test equipment; and perform other related tasks. A score of at least 70% is required to pass the qualifying practical test.

City residency is not required for this position.