Auto/Equipment Mechanic

About the role

The Automotive/Equipment Mechanic is assigned to the Auto Shop within the Maintenance & Operations unit of the Facilities Development & Operations. The Auto Shop is one of seven skilled trades shops within Maintenance & Operations and is comprised of a Supervising Auto/Equipment Mechanic and three Auto/Equipment Mechanics. The Shop reports up, through the Supervising Auto/Equipment Mechanic who provides supervision, oversight, and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect automotive, maintenance, construction and/or farm equipment to determine necessary corrective action
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems in vehicles and equipment
• Make minor-to-major repairs to automobiles and similar vehicles, engines, and/or to maintenance and construction equipment
• Fabricate, construct and/or modify equipment, mechanical, engine and body parts
• Perform smog tests
• Repair pump and compressor engines
• Maintain vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair records using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems
• Where requested or designated, serves as a campus vehicle inspector
• Operate and maintain tools, machinery and computerized systems used in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of automotive, maintenance and/or construction equipment
• Use computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log
• Report problems and needed repairs to supervisor to be documented and scheduled

Requirements

• Working knowledge of wiring and electrical theory and engine principles
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to automotive and other power-driven equipment, including applicable smog regulations
• Able to make skilled repairs to applicable automotive, maintenance and/or construction equipment
• Able to diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions
• Able to inspect vehicles and equipment and determine extent of repairs
• Able to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Able to operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled trade work
• Able to read, interpret and work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications to fabricate parts
• Able to make rough sketches and to estimate the cost, time and materials of assigned work
• Able to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems, and to prepare standard reports
• Able to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• Able to operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, and other equipment (as certified) to successfully complete assignments.

Qualifications

• Participation in all OSHA required physicals and examinations
• A valid driver's license is required for this position

Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of wiring and electrical theory and engine principles
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to automotive and other power-driven equipment, including applicable smog regulations
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions
• Ability to inspect vehicles and equipment and determine extent of repairs
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ability to operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled trade work
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications to fabricate parts
• Ability to make rough sketches and to estimate the cost, time and materials of assigned work
• Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems, and to prepare standard reports
• Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, and other equipment (as certified) to successfully complete assignments.

Benefits

Compensation Classification: Automotive/Equipment Mechanic
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,400/month - $6,528/month (Step 10 – Step 11)
CSU Salary Range: $5,355/month - $7,801/month (Step 1 – Step 20)
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

$6,400/month - $6,528/month (Step 10 – Step 11)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252