Automotive Technician Assistant - Facilities & Services

About the role

To perform skilled mechanical work on automotive vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, construction type equipment and other various types of equipment used by the various sections and departments within the University.

Responsibilities

• Changes oil and filters on cars, trucks, and other equipment as assigned.
• Washes and greases cars, trucks and other equipment as assigned.
• Checks/replaces batteries, tires, water, oil, gasoline, and windshield washer reservoir.
• Changes, rotates and repairs tires.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments as needed to electrical system, wheel bearing adjustment, wheel balance, etc.
• Dispenses fuel at Garage and operates fuel truck to dispense fuel at locations across campus.
• In the absence of dispatch personnel, dispatches vehicles to Car Pool patrons.
• Performs service calls on disabled vehicles and returns them to the Garage for repairs if needed.
• Cleans and repairs tools and equipment as needed.
• Assists with mechanical and body repair work, as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Seasonal weather extremes are faced on occasion. Exposure to sun, wind, cold, heat, dampness, snow and ice can be expected on these occasions. Carbon monoxide from running engines is present in the shop area. Anyone sensitive to carbon monoxide might find this to be a problem in his or her ability to do this type of work. Ability to work around various chemicals. Navigating vertical spaces, including ladders, stairs and various pieces of equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Campus Garage preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of carpool dispatch procedures
• Keeps garage work area clean
• Receives verbal and written instructions, with the expectation of performing the work with minimum supervision.
• Must be capable of making repairs on a large variety of types of vehicles and equipment.
• Must know and follow the guidelines for Spill Prevention, Control, and cleanup, and dealing with biohazards and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.42.

Schedule

The work schedule is a rotating schedule: Schedules rotate every 3 Months - 2 groups will be scheduled Monday through Friday with 1 Group working weekends, rotating every 3 months. 6 months on Monday through Friday, 3 months on weekends. Monday - Friday Rotation is 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm Monday through Friday (Off Saturday and Sunday) Weekend Rotation is 6:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday's and Sundays with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday being 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Off Thursday and Friday).