Auto Services Mechanic

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT

Position Overview and

Key Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services is seeking an Auto Services Mechanic to join our team. The Auto Services Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing automobiles, light- and medium-duty vehicles, and specialized equipment, including heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches. Experience working on commercial passenger transit vehicles is preferred. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the university’s fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on automobiles, light- and medium-duty vehicles, and specialized equipment, including heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches that support the university community.
• Conduct thorough inspections and testing of vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment to accurately diagnose malfunctions and determine effective repair solutions.
• Fabricate, replace, and assemble parts as needed, and tune and adjust both 2- and 4-cycle gasoline and diesel engines to ensure safe, reliable performance.
• Perform comprehensive preventive and routine maintenance services, including fueling, oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, A, B, C, and D services, seasonal servicing, DOT inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections to maximize fleet reliability and longevity.
• Utilize and perform work using accepted techniques and available equipment, parts, and supplies. This may involve experience with O/I communications systems and the ability to diagnose problems using computer equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all maintenance and repair activities, including parts used, labor hours, and vehicle scheduling.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and contribute to a clean, safe, and organized maintenance environment.
• Support the training and development of student maintenance assistants, contributing to a collaborative and team-oriented workplace.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The University of Maryland’s Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) delivers a wide range of parking and transportation solutions to a diverse campus community of over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff in the Greater College Park area. As a self-supporting unit within the Division of Administration, DOTS manages the university’s parking and transit programs.

Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking transportation services that meet the evolving needs of the UMD community through strategic planning, education, and service. We are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive workforce that includes both student employees and full-time staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work in, on, around, over, and under stationary vehicles.
• Regularly required to lift, move, and manipulate heavy tools, equipment, and supplies—up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Must be capable of operating equipment and machinery with multiple controls simultaneously.
• Ability to work in environments that may be hazardous or irritating, including confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and adverse weather conditions.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, must be worn as required and will be provided by the University.
• The incumbent is required to supply a complete set of personal tools and a toolbox. The university does not assume responsibility for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of personal tools or equipment.
• May be required to handle materials that include biohazards or bodily fluids while following appropriate safety protocols.

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