Senior Mechanic

Perform expert-level maintenance, diagnostic, and repair work to a variety of systems including, gasoline and diesel powered engines, (manual, automatic, and hydrostatic drive trains), as well as to electrical, hydraulic, suspension, steering, fuel, emission, and computer systems. Perform transportation activities to relocate furnishings and equipment to and from office suites. Perform preventative maintenance work to a wide-range of vehicles and equipment, such as automobiles, vans, and trucks (light, medium, and commercial regulated vehicles), and light to medium construction and agricultural equipment. Cut, solder, braze, and weld various metal materials and perform maintenance and repair to heating and air conditioning systems. Occasionally perform vehicle wash activities that include vacuuming interiors, scrubbing and washing exteriors, and/or steam cleaning engines, mechanical components, etc. As well as perform machinist activities to fabricate parts for equipment such as bushings, sleeves, and refurbish or construct specialized vehicles and equipment by performing the following duties:

What You'll Be Doing

• Confer with customer to obtain a description of the vehicle problem.

• Analyze simple work orders, diagrams, specifications, oral instructions, and general requirements to estimate material needs, acquire resources, allocate tasks, and define project parameters.

• Use appropriate protective materials over seats, carpets, fenders, hoods, etc. to protect the interior and exterior surfaces while performing work.

• Use manufacturer specifications, blueprints, charts, reports, and related digital service manuals to diagnose systems and components.

• Perform transportation activities that include relocating furnishings and equipment to and from offices.

• Perform routine safety inspections on new vehicles and equipment.

• Perform standard quarterly and annual preventative maintenance by following the vehicle inspection checklist to ensure all critical components are examined, including belts, hoses, steering rods, spark plugs, brake pads, fuel filters, wheels, tires, and other potentially problematic areas.

• Change a variety of filters including cabin, air, oil, fuel, hydraulic, and coolant.

• Install, repair, and maintain accessories and equipment including light bars, safety screens, windshields, cargo racks, and other equipment.

• Diagnose and repair steering axles, including wheel bearings, tie-rods, springs, hangars, oil seals, shock absorbers, and related parts and equipment.

• Diagnose, maintain, repair, replace, and/or adjust brake systems including wheel cylinders, brake calipers, master cylinders, disc pads, brake shoes, and machine (turn) drums and rotors for hydraulic and/or airbrake systems.

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair irregularities with tires, wheels, and/or tubes.

• Diagnose and repair drive axles, drive train components (transmissions), belts, gears, chain drives, clutches, and propeller shafts.

• Cut a variety of metal materials using a chop saw, band saw, and/or plasma cutter.

• Braze, solder, or weld a variety of metal materials using an oxygen-acetylene torch, electric arc, and/or a metal-inert gas, tungsten-inert gas welder.

• Cut, weld, fabricate, and assemble parts for automotive and custom equipment; fabricate, modify and repair body and chassis parts as needed.

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair the primary electrical system components such as ignition systems, computers, alternators, starters, and batteries.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license is required.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities for qualification is represented below:

Education/Training/Experience:

One alternative is to obtain an Associate's degree in Automotive and Related Technology from an accredited trade school, which is the preferred credential (but is not required). In addition, obtain internal documented training covering the classes/seminars with the (F/L) by the department supervisor and/or aSenior Mechanic, and possess (3) ASE Certifications, as well as possess a minimum of six years of expert-level on-the-job experience in commercial automotive and/or equipment maintenance and repair.

A second alternative is the completion of the following classes/seminars from an accredited trade school, which is an acceptable credential (but is not required). In addition, obtain internal documented training covering the classes/seminars with the (F/L) by the department supervisor and/or a Senior Mechanic, and possess (4) ASE Certifications, and have a minimum of seven years of expert-level on-the-job experience in commercial automotive and/or equipment maintenance and repair.

A third alternative is to receive internal documented training covering all of the classes/seminars listed below by the department supervisor and/or a Senior Mechanic, and possess (5) ASE Certifications, and acquire a minimum of nine years of expert-level on-the-job experience in commercial automotive and/or equipment maintenance and repair.

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren't satisfied with simply building a career,but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they've made a profound and positive difference in people's lives.