Garage Mechanic

Department Garage, Main Campus

Category Building Trades and Technicians

Job Type Full-Time

Under general supervision, the Garage Mechanic performs a full-complement of journey-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, adjustment, overhaul, maintenance, and repair to a wide range of University vehicles, mobile equipment, and accessory. Ensures that assigned tasks are performed effectively, efficiently, and follow specifications for parts and service schedules. Follows University safety rules and regulations at all times, along with established safety work procedures.

Based on business needs, the typical working hours for this position are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, on a Monday through Friday work schedule. Other work schedules may be assigned or required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• 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. Will be classified as a core essential employee based on managerial discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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…