Automotive Mechanic Apprentice - Department of General Services

Salary Range:

Starting Pay:

$47,012.00 Annually

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An Automotive Mechanic Apprentice is a four-year State-approved program where incumbents learn to perform a wide range of diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair duties on a variety of automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment. Work of this class involves no lead or supervisory duties.

Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical supervisor and a specific number of hours of classroom training. Employees in this class may work shift work including weekend hours. Work is performed in an automotive repair shop where unpleasant odors and dirty and greasy shop conditions are regularly encountered. Work requires some strenuous physical exertion including lifting, bending, crawling and periods of prolonged standing.

On or before the date of filing the application, eligible classified City employees must:

This is a four-year apprenticeship program, and a contract is required for the term of the apprenticeship program.

• Ability to understand Maryland State Apprenticeship program requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training and classroom instruction requirements.
• Ability to handle the required tools and equipment safely and effectively.

Notes: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.     

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Only classified City employees who indicate the minimum qualifications on their applications and have successfully completed a probationary period on or before the day of filing an application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.  The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.  It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application.  Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position.  Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.