Automotive/Heavy Machinery Mechanic
Automotive/Heavy Machinery Mechanic
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
Tarrytown, NY
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Base pay range
$53,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Supervisor: Facilities Director
Employment Classification: Salaried/Non-exempt
Frequency of Pay: Bi-weekly
Salary: $53,000 - $65,000 (DOE)
Schedule: 5 days, Monday-Friday, with some occasional overtime
Environment: Onsite
The Automotive/Heavy Machinery Mechanic will be the Department's hands-on point person carrying out the day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of vehicles and farm equipment. This individual will help oversee ordering and inventory of parts and plan for how equipment will come through the shop in season and off season. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of automotive service or farm equipment repair and technical maintenance experience or have graduated from a two year automotive technician degree. They will also be familiar with service manuals, parts manuals and have good all-around mechanic aptitude coupled with a safety first mentality. Additionally, it is important to stay up-to-date with the latest technical bulletins and relevant service publications. Because of the unique work environment, when workflow allows, this role will occasionally assist the Facilities team in other capacities (painting, plumbing, electrical work, and general facilities maintenance).
Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repairs
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as they do not cause undue hardship.
Preferred Skills/Knowledge
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About Stone Barns Center
Stone Barns Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit farm, education, and research center with a mission to catalyze positive change in our food culture. Since 2004, we have been driving innovation in regenerative farming practices and mindful food choices that benefit human health, strengthen communities, and protect the environment. Our Hudson Valley campus, shared with our partner restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns, is a place where farmers, chefs, diners, educators, and artisans come together to explore solutions to the most pressing challenges of our food system. As we approach our 20th anniversary, with the growing awareness of the interrelationship between agriculture and climate change, we are harnessing our campus as a research and development hub for the food culture we envision. Stone Barns Center is committed to equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for employment.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
Employment Classification: Salaried/Non-exempt
Frequency of Pay: Bi-weekly
Salary: $53,000 - $65,000 (DOE)
Schedule: 5 days, Monday-Friday, with some occasional overtime
Environment: Onsite
The Automotive/Heavy Machinery Mechanic will be the Department's hands-on point person carrying out the day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of vehicles and farm equipment. This individual will help oversee ordering and inventory of parts and plan for how equipment will come through the shop in season and off season. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of automotive service or farm equipment repair and technical maintenance experience or have graduated from a two year automotive technician degree. They will also be familiar with service manuals, parts manuals and have good all-around mechanic aptitude coupled with a safety first mentality. Additionally, it is important to stay up-to-date with the latest technical bulletins and relevant service publications. Because of the unique work environment, when workflow allows, this role will occasionally assist the Facilities team in other capacities (painting, plumbing, electrical work, and general facilities maintenance).
Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repairs
- Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, tires, etc.
- Safe and correct, knowledgeable operation of shop tools, power tools, and machines, such as a tire machine, hydraulic lifts
- Communicate directly with the Automotive Facilities Manager to inform if any additional service is needed. Able to provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs
- Modifying, designing and fabricating special purpose equipment
- Maintain current knowledge in the field of automotive maintenance schedules and have a willingness to continue to build job expertise through mentoring/coaching and on-going training opportunities
- Assist with preventative maintenance for all systems and equipment
- Seasonally help maintain clear and safe roadways (snow plowing, removal of debris, etc.)
- Monitor and stock inventory and supplies
- Observe and report any damages, unsafe conditions or facility related problems to the Facilities Manager and/or Director.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as they do not cause undue hardship.
Preferred Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in how to safely operate professional heavy equipment including tractor loader, skid steer, dump truck, snowplow, power washers, back blower, string trimmer
- Interested in the Stone Barns mission
- Able to cope with the physical needs of the job and enjoy outdoor work, despite adverse weather conditions
- Organized and able to prioritize a full and diverse workload, take initiative and be proactive
- Competent and comfortable with technology
- Solutions-oriented approach
- Professionally mature with strong interpersonal skills
- Willing to keep an open mind to ideas and inputs while actively contributing
- Able to lift 50+ pounds when needed
- Able to work independently and enjoy working in teams
- Able to effectively communicate
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About Stone Barns Center
Stone Barns Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit farm, education, and research center with a mission to catalyze positive change in our food culture. Since 2004, we have been driving innovation in regenerative farming practices and mindful food choices that benefit human health, strengthen communities, and protect the environment. Our Hudson Valley campus, shared with our partner restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns, is a place where farmers, chefs, diners, educators, and artisans come together to explore solutions to the most pressing challenges of our food system. As we approach our 20th anniversary, with the growing awareness of the interrelationship between agriculture and climate change, we are harnessing our campus as a research and development hub for the food culture we envision. Stone Barns Center is committed to equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for employment.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
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