Automotive Technician - Facilities & Services

Perform skilled diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on University vehicles and equipment, including automotive vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and other specialized equipment. Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained in safe, reliable operating condition to support University operations.

Perform skilled diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on University vehicles and equipment, including automotive vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and other specialized equipment. Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained in safe, reliable operating condition to support University operations.

• Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs University vehicles and equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, steering and suspension, heating and air conditioning, and other mechanical systems and components.
• Performs preventive maintenance and general vehicle repairs, including brake service, replacement of worn or damaged parts, fluid and filter changes, tire service, wheel balancing and alignments, and other routine maintenance.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and performance issues using electronic diagnostic equipment, gauges, specialized tools, testing equipment, technical information, and other appropriate resources.
• Disassembles, repairs, replaces, and/or performs partial or complete overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, assemblies, and subassemblies as needed.
• Operates vehicles and equipment as necessary to diagnose concerns and verify proper operation and completion of repairs.
• Inspects, maintains, and services shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, parts, and services performed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This position requires performing physically demanding automotive maintenance and repair work throughout the workday. Duties regularly require standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and handling tools, parts, tires, and other materials. The position also occasionally requires kneeling, crawling, climbing, and balancing.

• Lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs. individually or as part of a team lift, depending on the item and task.
• Pushing or pulling heavy equipment and materials, including tool carts, oil drums, and automotive components.
• Applying significant force when using hand tools and equipment, including torque wrenches.
• Performing work at, above, and below waist level and in confined or awkward positions.
• Bilateral Pushing – Occasional – 130lb downward force with ¾" ratchet torque wrench to tighten truck tire lug nuts, from waist level
• Bilateral Pulling – Occasional – 122lbs from 35" height when tipping 55-gallon oil drums
• Bilateral Pushing/Pulling – Occasional – 47lbs for Tool Cart with hands at 54" to 68", up to 50ft
• Bilateral Above Shoulder Lifting – Occasional – up to 25lbs for engine parts (brake rotors, drums)
• Bilateral Lifting – Occasional – 100lbs for 2-person lift of 25-gallon oil container (200lbs total), from 10" to 42", 81lbs truck tires, 6" lift from 38" height
• Unilateral Carry – Occasional – 50lbs of oil in 5-gallon bucket, from 20" height, up to 100ft
• Based on the two-hand occasional lifting of up to 100lbs, the occasional pushing of 130lbs, and the occasional pulling of 122lbs, the Auto Technician functions at the Very-Heavy Physical Demand Level.
• Exposure to carbon monoxide and other chemicals or fumes from running vehicles in shop area.
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