Garage Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of journey level maintenance, service, and repair to a variety of University vehicles and mobile equipment, including but not limited to electric, gas, and diesel-powered trucks, vans, cars, off-road vehicles, golf carts, and specialized grounds maintenance equipment and other needs of a University.
• Maintains accessory attachment equipment such as plows, lifts, and sanders, along with landscape specialty items such as mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Ensures proper care in the safe use and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to perform all assigned work tasks.
• Carefully inspect and troubleshoot vehicles and equipment to determine necessary repairs and required service. Examples of routine service include oil and filter changes, engine tune-ups, lubrication, wiper and belt changes, tire replacement/rotation, wheel balancing, transmission and cooling system flushes. Replaces common parts and makes necessary adjustments.
• Utilizes, understands, and interprets service manuals, catalogues, and computer information systems used to identify service procedures and parts required for a variety of vehicle and equipment repairs, per manufacturer’s specifications.
• Safely and effectively operates various shop repair tools and equipment such as impact wrenches, power drills, engine analyzers, hydraulic hose crimper/swage, tire machine, wheel balancer, porta-power hydraulic press, and snap-on scanner.
• Updates current industry and job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, along with reading technical publications.
• Maintains vehicle records of service and repair through the use of the departmental garage software system Maximo Transportation.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Follows the department’s customer service and safety standards.
• Conducts test-drive to confirm quality and completeness of service work.
• Responds to calls for emergency and urgent road service on campus vehicles.
• Performs other duties as required, including overtime, event support and emergency call-in work for winter storms or other weather-related conditions.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Verified completion of a four-year vocational/technical training program in the automotive service field or possess the equivalent in education and practical experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a garage/shop environment.
• Possess strong technical knowledge, understanding, and have the professional, journey-level capability to perform all of the essential duties of the position in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner.
• Must possess the physical dexterity and stamina required to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Have solid communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to understand technical materials related to the vehicles and equipment serviced.
• Must have the ability to work well with others and effectively interact with colleagues and customers throughout all levels of the organization.
• Possess computer literacy and have the professional capability to utilize applicable computer systems and software.
• Possess the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.

Physical Demands

• Stand or walk 2 - 4 hours at one time, up to 8 hours per day;
• Sit for less than 2 hours during an 8-hour day;
• Lift or carry up to 50 pounds frequently (34 – 66% of the workday) and 75 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the workday);
• Lift up to 75 pounds to waist height and up to 50 pounds in a range of motions from floor to overhead;
• Frequently use hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing or pulling (34 – 66% of the workday);
• Occasionally push or pull with forces up to 75 pounds, climb stairs or ladders, crawl, lift overhead, lie down, or knee stand (less than 33% of the workday);
• Frequently push or pull with forces up to 50 pounds, bend, squat, kneel, or reach overhead (34 – 66% of the workday);
• Work in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions;
• Possess ability to work at heights, full range of body motions and physical agility, and ability to maintain balance.

Benefits

• The University offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.