Manager - Vehicle/Equip Maintenance

Summary Of Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the mechanic shop and personnel within the shop.

Responsible for maintenance, repair, or fabrication of all University vehicles and equipment, including all motorized and non-motorized licensed and unlicensed vehicles used for physical plant operations, fleet management, maintenance, grounds, construction, and repair.

Maintains a complete inventory system of accurate and detailed maintenance records and develops a library of mechanical and technical manuals.

Train UVU personnel on how to start, operate, and safely use all vehicles and equipment.

Performs weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and documentation on all UVU generators and submits necessary reports to the State of Utah, ensuring State compliance.

Performs annual inspections and certifies all UVU aerial lifts, ensuring State compliance.

Performs annual emissions testing on all UVU fleet vehicles.

Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost-effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturer specifications.

Performs diagnostics on all UVU fleet vehicles and performs any minor repairs as permitted.

Affords assistance in the development of the Campus Services budget to include a review of past year expenses and income related to vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and completion of two years of education from an accredited institution from a recognized trade school, plus two years of apprenticeship experience related to the Summary of Duties and A&P licenses (Airframe and Powerplant).
• Six years of experience as a mechanic in a University, commercial, industrial, or highway garage.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge in repairing small and large engines and equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic repair.
• Knowledge of generators and aerial lifts needed for State compliance.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of vehicle emissions needed for State compliance.

Skills

• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Possess interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Skilled in vehicle and equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance, inventory, and record keeping.

Abilities

• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Able to maintain accurate records and files.
• Able to perform auto body repair and painting.
• Able to operate heavy and light equipment.
• Able to work an on-call 24/7 schedule for snow removal and other campus emergencies.
• Able to read and understand the electrical schematics of equipment.
• Able to safely operate welders (wire, arc, and gas).
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and manage budgets while accurately identifying and communicating the mechanical and maintenance needs of the University.
• Ability to analyze the cost-effectiveness of repairing versus replacing physical plant equipment and provide clear, data-driven recommendations, both verbally and in writing, to facility management and other stakeholders.