Automotive Technician Job Normal area,Illinois USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Title: Automotive Technician
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Transportation-Physical Plant

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Garage Foreman, performs work as an Automotive Technician. This position will perform mechanical work in the Facilities Services Fleet Garage Services area.

Additional Information

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday and administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$27.39 per hour

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver’s license (see NOTE)

Any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the following categories:

A. Coursework in automotive body repair, automotive mechanics technology, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
B. Successful completion of a certification test by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) equals one (1) year (12 months).
C. Professional (i.e., full-service commercial, military, governmental, educational) work experience performing general mechanical work on various types of vehicles.

A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

NOTE: Need to have at time of hire or obtain a Class C Non-CDL license within five (5) months from date of hire.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Ability to speak and hear clearly.

Ability to lift 110 lbs. from floor to waist.

Walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to reach forward and upward with power tools and power equipment.

Frequent kneeling, twisting, and bending; must have good manual dexterity.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Optional Applicant Documents

Current certifications by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (required if using to meet minimum qualifications). See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Transcripts (may be unofficial) See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship:
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.

Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and…