"Garage Mechanic"

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Posted: 17-Jan-26

Location: New London, Connecticut

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 1454

1. Troubleshoot, adjust, disassemble, repair, replace, and/or rebuild components of various automotive systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, carbureted & electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, charging & starting systems, power steering and other power assisted systems, braking systems, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other assemblies, and make independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and using accepted trade practices
2. Isolate and repair malfunctions using a combination of visual and auditory examinations and a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and special precision feeler and dial gauges
3. Service & repair grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, sweepers, blowers, vacuums, edgers, line trimmers, spray equipment, and heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, bobcats, and lifts
4. Develop procedures and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, groundskeeping equipment and emergency generators such as changing oil & lubricants, inspecting, inventorying, changing filters, adjusting & replacing belts, and setting up PM schedules using the department’s maintenance management system (CMMS)
5. Order, dispense and inventory fuel and lubricants maintaining records of consumption
6. With the assistance of the departmental administrative office, renew vehicle registrations and emission inspection to comply with motor vehicle regulations
7. Estimate costs for repairs to vehicles and equipment and order parts, supplies and equipment while maintaining an inventory of spare parts
8. Keep garage clean and free of hazards while complying with OSHA, EPA and other federal, state and local safety and health requirements
9. Perform pre-treatment and snow and ice removal