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Position Number:
129250
Title:
Auto Services Mechanic
Functional Title:
Auto Services Mechanic
Category Status:
22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
VPA-Transportation Services-Shuttle
Hiring Range Minimum:
46407
Hiring Range Maximum:
55688
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Contingent II Benefits Summary
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Auto Services Mechanic should have demonstrated experience as an auto mechanic servicing, maintaining, and repair of motor vehicles. Experience servicing medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger transit is a plus. This role will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs maintenance and repairs on automobiles, light and medium duty vehicles, and on specialized equipment such as heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches.
Inspects and tests vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment, diagnoses malfunction and makes repairs including fabrication, replacement and assemble of parts, tune and adjust to both 2-and 4-cycle gasoline and diesel engines.
Performs preventive maintenance services such as fueling, oil changing, lubrication, and cleaning.
Perform repair and routine maintenance (A, B, C, and D service, seasonal service, DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections) on vehicles.
Inspects and tests vehicles, automotive systems and related equipment.
Performs work using accepted techniques and available equipment, parts and supplies. This may involve experience with O/I communications systems and ability to diagnose problems using computer equipment.
Document all maintenance work using appropriate forms. Record all parts used, labor hours and vehicle scheduling.
Maintains tools and equipment and assists in maintaining an orderly maintenance area by cleaning up after each job and keeping tools and parts organized.
May also be asked to participate in the training of student maintenance assistants.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Four years progressively responsible experience in servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles or motor equipment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of operation, basic components, malfunctions, repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines including diesel and motor vehicle systems and sub-assemblies.
Thorough knowledge of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard hand and power tools.
Skill in the proper use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the automotive trade.
Skill in and ability to diagnose and correct motor vehicle malfunctions.
Ability to read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to keep simple records and make written reports; to communicate effectively; to work in, on, around, under and over machinery and/or fixed equipment; to work at heights of up to 25 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies; to exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Employees in this job class must possess and maintain the required driver's license with no more than five (5) points.
Must have a valid Maryland commercial driver's license ( CDL ) with a Passenger & Air Brakes endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Additional Certifications:
Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL (with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsement) within the first 6 months of employment.
Additional Information:
Job Risks Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure , Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License) Physical Demands The Auto Services Mechanic job is physically demanding. You spend much of your day on your feet or in uncomfortable positions when completing repairs. You also typically work routinely with tools and greasy car parts, which is uncomfortable, and often wearing on your hands and arms. Works in all weather conditions both outside and inside the maintenance garage; over, under and inside vehicle components. Work in a heavy-duty repair shop with heavy tools, equipment, and machinery.
Posting Date:
03/14/2024
Closing Date:
04/11/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position is an afternoon position. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 14:30 - 23:00. Are you able to work the scheduled hours?
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* Do you have or will be able to obtain a Class B CDL (with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsement) within the first 6 months of employment?
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