Mechanic Full-Time

Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island exists to serve the Church’s burial mission and to provide a place of hope for our families. Career opportunities are available for a stable, rewarding work environment and a generous employee benefits package, including but not limited to health/medical, dental, paid time off, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on cemetery tools, equipment, and vehicles. The primary goal of this position is to ensure all equipment remains operational at any given time in addition to the performance of preventive maintenance service to meet safety standards and to ensure that its field functions align with Catholic Cemeteries’ mission.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct equipment (including heavy/medium equipment such as backhoe, aerial lift, mowers) and vehicle (gas and diesel) preventative maintenance service and repairs;

- Conduct welding, oil/fluid changes, belt and hose replacement, fixing flats, fluid fills

- Diagnose, rebuild and repair tools, equipment and vehicles

- Maintain records for routine maintenance of vehicles: tractors, trucks, backhoes, vans, cars

- Equipment/vehicle set up and troubleshoot problems/issues and make necessary repairs

- Assist, as needed, in other cemetery activities, including facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, and landscaping activities

- Report to other cemetery locations as needed to complete equipment repairs and maintenance

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

- Must provide own tools to maintain and repair all cemetery tools, equipment and vehicles

- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a record of safe operation of motor vehicle; CDL Class A or willingness to obtain preferred

- A high school diploma or equivalency is welcomed

- At least 3 years’ maintenance experience and working with various equipment, including heavy/medium equipment, both gas and diesel (i.e. backhoe, aerial lift, mowers, vans, cars, dump and pick-up trucks)

- Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively operate various pieces of equipment, including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, aerial lifts, etc. Ability to operate both hand and power tools

- Cemetery equipment/vehicle maintenance experience a plus; vocational or associate’s program, or automotive mechanic certification preferred

- Expected to follow written and oral instructions, policies and procedures

- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision

- Ability to frequently lift, handle and carry parts/equipment up to a minimum of one-hundred pounds

- Comfortable working at various heights, in confined spaces, under various weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.)

- Technical capacity, troubleshooting repairs, ability to comprehend maintenance manuals

- Mechanic/automotive workers often required to work in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions

- Comfortable standing for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles, and make repairs in tight spaces

HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time position, 40 hours per week plus overtime

7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday plus Saturdays as needed.

WORK LOCATIONS: Cemetery of the Holy Rood / Queen of Peace Cemetery, Westbury area, NY

Starting Hourly Rate: $23.00 to $30.00 an hour

If interested please send resume to: Employment@CCLongIsland.org.