Automotive Mechanic II - Facilities Management

• Maintains and is accountable for assigned tools and equipment.
• Obeys all city, state, and federal driving regulations.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance of all university owned vehicles, and equipment.
• Observes prescribed work and safety rules.

• Assists with the maintenance of University vehicle records.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and replenishes as needed.
• Secures bids on specialized shop work such as body repairing, painting, and upholstering.
• Maintains a clean shop/work area at all times.
• Washes and details vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Assists with coordination or performance of all recycling and surplus efforts as assigned.
• Performs other duties as requested.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Job-related vocational or technical training preferred.

Three years automotive mechanic experience. Certification as a licensed State Inspector preferred. Job-related vocational training or other education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Must possess CDL B license and have the ability to attain CDL A permit with Passenger (P) and Air Brake endorsements, as issued by the State of Texas, within one month and license within the first six months of employment. Must be able to attain State Inspectors license with which to perform vehicle inspections within the first six months of employment. Valid Texas driver's license and a safe driving record such as required to attain Driver's Authorization through the University. Must submit and pass all required DOT pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol screens.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to competently diagnose a wide variety of vehicles and equipment problems using computerized and mechanical devices such as scanners, multi-meters, compression/pressure gauges and other related tools of the trade.
• Ability to successfully operate emergency equipment and exit passages.
• Ability to operate the controls of the vehicle.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics in order to trace wiring issues.
• Knowledge of modern automotive mechanical maintenance and repair methods and practices.
• Ability to read and perform written and mathematical functions.
• Skill in diagnosing equipment malfunctions and correcting the problem.
• Ability to effectively deal with the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, both in person and by telephone.
• Skill in the use of lifts, welders, grinders, presses, diagnostic equipment, volt meter, battery tester, compression unit, drills, wrenches, screwdriver and related tools of the trade.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this position. Work is performed in an auto shop environment. May be required to work in conditions including cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, outdoors and indoors, and around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust and chemical hazards. May be required to work in locations that involve hazardous environments requiring protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise. May be required to working confined spaces.

TWU promotes safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.