Garage Services Coordinator

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, is responsible for inventory of parts and equipment at the Oakland County Garage. Orders and issues parts to mechanics for use in repairs and maintenance of county vehicles. Transports vehicles to and from dealers for more complex repair and warranty work. In the absence of garage clerical staff, performs duties including posting repair orders, assigning loaner vehicles, assisting the public and answering phones. Oversees the daily tasks of Oakland County Jail trustees assigned to do building and vehicle clean up at the Garage. Coordinates vehicle parking at the Garage. Prepares vehicles and to be sold at County auction including clean up, numbering and inventory. Organizes and maintains records of scrap metal and tires for sale. Conducts periodic inventory of parts. Coordinates the scheduling and installation of specialized equipment in vehicles. Researches equipment to be used for custom installations. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application: 

• Thoroughly documented work history
• Transcript with award date, if necessary to meet minimum qualifications
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.

2. Have at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in motor vehicle servicing and repair work.

3. Possess a valid motor vehicle or chauffeur’s license.

4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, required for this classification.

5. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Required Documents

 Work History You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.

Special Requirements

Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license