Fleet Services Technician, Boston EMS

• Under general supervision performs all duties/responsibilities of a Fleet Services Technician-Class III as well as, technical/skilled inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair & preventive maintenance on complex automotive, light truck & special equipment.

• Performs technical and skilled inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair and preventive maintenance on all EMS vehicles including ambulances, vans, cushmans, buses, marine engines, various makes/model of special use vehicles & all other related Fleet support equipment.

• Diagnoses and repairs transmission, fuel, air conditioning coolant, brake, electrical, suspension & steering system. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance & bumper to bumper analysis as required by EMS Fleet Mgmt procedures.

• Performs analysis/diagnosis/repair on vehicles involving safety related equipment i.e., anti-lock brake system, air bags, electronic warning systems within passenger compartment & non-safety related equipment.

• Repairs/rebuilds/replaces chassis body components performs engine and transmission/transaxle repairs. Operates dept light truck vehicles & automotive equipment as necessary, including ramp trucks, tow trucks, snow removal and specialty equipment, as is required. Maintains/cleans garage and workspace areas.

• May supervise Fleet Technicians of a lower grade; assists FST - Class I, as needed.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Applicants must have at least 4 years of full-time/equivalent part-time paid experience as an auto/light truck mechanic working on a broad range of commonly know light/heavy duty mechanized equipment.

• Must possess a US Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Technician’s Certificate for R-12 & 132A systems & a valid Mass, Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

• Must conform to the dept’s Fleet Services personnel tool requirements.

• A copy of the RMV driving record will be required.

• Good Knowledge of: The theories principles and practices of automotive & light truck diagnostics/preventive maintenance procedures, occupational hazards, safety equipment, electrical systems, including alternator, starter, battery; electronic systems, emissions testing / performance, use of tools and fasteners, heat/air conditioning systems, suspension & steering, engine performance, major engine repair, major transmission/transaxle, light duty diesel repair, towing procedures, warranty repair, preventive maintenance procedures, compressed natural gas (CNG), Supplemental Restraint Systems, oxygen & acetylene welding, EMS/Fleet maintenance operations.

• Considerable skill in the use of: all tools and fasteners and related equipment of the trade, including but not limited to: Engine Analyzers, Engine Scanners, (GM Tech I, GM Tech II, Snap-On MT2500) Starting and Charging Systems Analyzer, digital voltmeter, ammeter, brake lathe, press & other available machine shop equipment, etc.

• Considerable ability to: read & understand automotive manuals/publications written or digital; use electrical, air driven manual equipment & related tools of the trade with necessary dexterity, coordination, sight & strength; to perform all duties as outlined in “Duties and Responsibilities”; diagnose/repair light/heavy truck & auto equipment incl. specialty vehicles/equipment & assist FST - Class III in selected areas, as required.

• Working Conditions: Works indoors/outdoors in all types of weather; may be exposed to grease, oil, dirt, rain, snow & hazardous materials; works on running engines & under/over equipment; works nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

40 hours/week, varied hours

$1,208.71 - $1,643.12 / wk