AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
Salary
$61,029.07 Annually
Location
City of Miami, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
3406-20260622-ORIG
Department
General Services Administration
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/3/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is journey level mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of diversified, light automotive equipment.
An employee in the classification shall perform diagnostic repair and preventative maintenance work on motorcycles, automobiles, light duty trucks, and other specialized automotive equipment employed in grounds maintenance work. An employee in this classification must be able to conduct and perform all types of diagnostics and preventative maintenance activities on automotive equipment. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion. Employees in this class may supervise the work of a small number of Automotive Mechanic Helpers assisting in repair or service work. Positions in this class differ from those in the class of Helpers because of the higher skill level and experience required and the greater variety of duties performed. This position reports to the Automotive Mechanic Supervisor or higher level position.
Essential Functions
Diagnoses and determines cause of malfunctioning motor vehicles including but not limited to: electronic ignitions, computer diagnosis, fuel systems, engine internals, engine drive trains such as transmission malfunctioning and rear end problems; reviews electrical diagrams and schematics to trouble shoot A.B.S, S.I.R systems and electrical shorts.
Diagnoses of brake systems and related equipment including but not limited to: replacement of brakes pads and shoes, calipers and cylinders, master cylinders, hoes, booster, ABS pump modulator, resurface drums and rotors, bleed systems and adjustments of emergency brake and other brake components; operations of various types of emissions gas analyzers.
Diagnoses and repairs cooling systems and related system components; front end alignment machines; major engine rebuilding of all type gasoline and/or diesel engines and minor engine repairs; removal and replacement of drive train to include removal and replacement of transmission, fly wheel, torque converter and all related equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs fuel system, performs pressure test and injector cleaning; repairs and/or replaces air conditioning systems, operates both R134a and R12 equipment, converts R12 equipped vehicles to R134a.
Performs preventative maintenance activities on all type automotive vehicles including but no limited to replacement of all filters, oil change, lube front end, checking of all brakes; replacement of tires, balancing and rotating; service transmissions, a/c; checks, charges and replaces batteries, general all around preventative maintenance activities.
Operates wrecker. Makes service calls on disabled City vehicles.
Conducts road tests to locate defects in operations and as a check on repair work before the return of equipment to active use. Uses a variety of common testing devices, such as ammeters, volt meters, analyzers and other gauges of various sorts, including computerized engine analyzers.
May perform light welding and machine work incidental to completion of repair assignments.
May occasionally utilize area specific software subsequent to training.
Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 60 college credits, completion of a training program at high school or vocational level in the area of Automotive Mechanics with a minimum number of 1,080 clock hours OR ASE certificates OR Automotive Manufactures certificates in varied automotive repair specialties (preferably within a 5 year period) and two (2) years experience performing a variety of automotive repairs.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
A Valid Drivers License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Drivers License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment in the classification.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
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Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*.Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, Associates degree, or Bachelors degree or higher in an unrelated field. Completion of a Professional Certificate Program, including those issued upon finishing training programs or coursework, are not accepted as standalone documentation for meeting the minimum educational requirement mentioned above unless specified in the job announcement. Applicants must submit proof of qualifying education, such as an accredited high school diploma or its equivalent, degree seeking credits, or college/university degree or transcripts explicitly outlined in this job announcement.
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit theFlorida Department of Education.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicants responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veterans Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans preference.
Form VP1:VETERANS PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2:CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
Form VP3:UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Benefits subject to change.
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Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your proof of education or a foreign credential evaluation which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
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Have you submitted a copy of your valid driver license (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E or higher) as specified in the job announcement, which MUST be uploaded with your application ? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
Required Question
Employer City of Miami
Address 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 7th floor
Miami, Florida, 33130
Phone (305) 416-2170