Automotive Mechanic

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to service, maintain, and repair all fleet vehicles, motorized, and mobile equipment used by University of Oregon personnel. The fleet of vehicles and equipment includes passenger cars, pickups, vans, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, garbage trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, school buses, electric vehicles, air compressors, portable and stationary generators, welders, rollers, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, rototillers, turf vacuums, chainsaws and miscellaneous powered and non-powered equipment. The incumbent may be responsible for conducting trainings with other University staff and students with mechanized vehicles and equipment. Interactions/contacts occur daily with the campus community in the course of performing work and responding to emergencies. This position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may be made about the best method and materials necessary to perform a particular task.

Job Responsibilities: Work is reviewed regularly by the Associate Director of Environmental Services to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.

Driver’s Certification: It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

Essential Personnel: This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Four years of journey-level automotive mechanic's experience diagnosing and performing a variety of complex repair work on automobiles, trucks, or industrial equipment; OR • Completion of an approved automotive mechanic program from an accredited institution and three years of journey-level automotive mechanic's experience.

The training and experience should show a majority of the following areas:
• Repairing internal combustion engines and/or all motor vehicle components.
• Using advanced vehicle repair techniques.
• Diagnosing complex vehicle and/or equipment problems.
• Interpreting information from on-board computers.
• Applying shop reference manuals and safety and environmental laws, rules, and procedures.
• Applying customer service methods and procedures. On your application, be specific in addressing your training and/or experience to the areas listed in the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
• Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Oregon Commercial Drivers License
• ASE Master Certification in Automotive
• Experience with maintenance and repair of electric vehicles

Compensation: $22.40 - $34.11 per hour

Apply Online: All applications must be submitted here, https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/534767/automotive-mechanic

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. A complete application must include an online application, and a current resume. On your application, be specific in addressing your training and/or experience to the areas listed in the minimum qualifications.