Antique Vehicle Mechanic (part-time)

The Henry Ford • Dearborn, MI • 10h ago

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.

The Henry Ford Antique Vehicle department plays a crucial role in the restoration, maintenance, and evaluation of the daily operations of the antique vehicle fleet. We are seeking a part-time Antique Vehicle Mechanic. In this role, you will oversee the operation, inspection, and both minor and major repairs, as well as the regular maintenance program for our fleet of land vehicles dating from 1914 to 1953.

Essential Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance and Inspections:

Responsible for following the established preventive maintenance program. Performs program of routine inspection, lubrication and repair of collection use vehicles

Performs daily inspection and safety checks for all historic land use vehicles

Investigates damage, neglect, and accidents of operating historic vehicles

Responsible for assisting with tracking and recording of driver log sheets to maintain safety and reliability

Repair and Restoration of vehicles and parts:

Handling all repairs on historic land transport vehicles

Documenting repair and restoration costs for each vehicle

Maintaining detailed inventory of parts for standard repairs

Procuring parts and services for vehicles as assigned, weighing considerations of cost, efficiency and historical accuracy

Administrative and Team Collaboration:

Acts as a team player and provides expertise within a team environment and with other teams as appropriate

Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities

Additional and after-hours events that include historic vehicles

Administrative work, including material & service requesting and project planning as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

Requires High School diploma or equivalent

Valid state issued driver's license

Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing automotive mechanical and electrical repairs

Ability to assess and carry out vehicle repair

Proven knowledge of maintaining and repairing historic land transport vehicles

Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining a variety of historic vehicles

Ability to teach operation of historic motorized land transport vehicles

Proficient with Microsoft and all Microsoft platforms

Ability to work independently or within a group setting

Supervisory or hands-on training experience

Ability to support management in advising part-time and volunteer staff

Special Skills:

Previous experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing antique vehicles, including sourcing parts, restoring or preserving original components.

Previous experience administering licensing or safety program preferred

Ability to work independently or within group settings

Strong written, listening and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to and enthusiasm for The Henry Ford's mission, vision, values and service standards

Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people's diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.

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