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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the general supervision of the Director or designee the Mechanic is responsible for trouble shooting equipment, vehicle repairs and conducting diagnostic testing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide routine maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Perform oil and filter changes, belt and brake repairs etc. according to preventive maintenance schedules
• Oversight of above fuel system including ordering, receiving, records, etc.
• Proper disposal of hazardous waste (oil, antifreeze, gasoline, cleaners, etc.)
• Renew vehicle registration/license plates, and inspections for all vehicles ensuring accurate record keeping
• Liaison to insurance companies in relation to vehicle related claims
• Determine need to send vehicle to outside vendor for extensive repair and subsequently schedule repair with outside vendor, arrange/drive vehicle to and from vendor repair site, ensure that appropriate work is completed for vendor and that the respective invoice is accurate, and ensure that work is completed in a timely manner, and ensure that invoices are turned in for payment
• Ensure minimal downtime related to any/all vehicle repair
• Test-drive all vehicles to ensure driver and passenger safety
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with outside vendors
• Report incidents of vehicle abuse to appropriate department manager
• Maintain warranty status on all vehicles; maximizing warranty benefits
• Participate in annual budget development for vehicle maintenance with manager
• Oversee towing of all vehicles and subsequent payment for service
• Maintain shop stock
• Assign work using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) system
• Assist in snow removal and campus emergencies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in automotive technology or ASE certification with minimum of five (5) years of employment performing specialized maintenance, mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, inspection and repair on vehicles and/or landscape equipment;

• Eight (8) years of employment experience performing specialized maintenance, mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, inspection and repair on vehicles and/or landscape equipment may be substituted for an associates in automotive technology or ASE certification
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles
• Microsoft office experience
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Supervisor or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Assigned staff

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to acids, fluids, greases, dirt, and oils and with some equipment that can be hazardous when operated properly.