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Vacancy Type SHRA Is Internal Transfer Only No Time Limited? No Time-Limited Appointment Length Title Vehicle / Equipment Repair Technician Band Level Advanced Working Title Auto Shop Lead Technician Salary Range $31,200 - $61,185 Anticipated Hiring Range $45,000 - $49,000 Salary Grade Equivalency 67 Position Number 00040762 Work Schedule M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Does the regular and recurring schedule of this position result in the employee working more than ½ of their hours between 4 pm and 8 am? (Meal periods do not count). No Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Department 444101 - Fleet Services Department Fleet Services Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Grounds and Building Services unit provides campus wide programs and services and support for the University’s 2000+ acres of campus landscape, 14.6 million square feet of buildings and the 33,000 students and 7,500 faculty and staff that make up the campus population. These programs and services include landscape construction and maintenance, comprehensive waste and recycling programs and services and management of the University’s auto shop and motor fleet. Revenue supported programs and services are provided to Transportation, Housing, Dining, Athletics, Campus Recreation and individual colleges and departments.

Essential Job Duties

The Lead Technician will act as a working shop foreman. This position will be required to perform diagnostics and repairs on various types of small, light, medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment, i.e., weed eaters, mowers, utility vehicles, cars, pickups, dump trucks, front end loaders, tractor trailers, buses, etc. The Lead Technician must have the ability to understand & verify the customer’s vehicle concerns, determine the cause of those concerns and take the necessary corrective action(s) to complete the repair. Determining the cause and making the repair may include, but is not limited to, the use of hand-tools, scanners, specialized diagnostic equipment, manual (physical) inspection, visual inspection, and audible diagnostics. To ensure we provide exceptional customer service, it is essential we confirm all reported issues as being resolved by retesting/re-inspecting the found concern.
The Lead Technician will be responsible for insuring industry service standards and procedures are followed by understanding where and how to obtain the related information.
The Lead Technician will help identify trends that may impact our services by observing the quality of the repair part, the delivery response time, the cost of the part, and the vendor’s customer service.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Position serves in a critical role and employee must work during adverse weather conditions and may be required to work even if the University is closed to normal operations.

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Experience in the field of work related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Departmental Required Skills

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.

Experience performing diagnostics and repairs on various types of small, light, medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment, i.e. weed eaters, mowers, utility vehicles, cars, pickups, dump trucks, front end loaders, tractor trailers, buses, etc.

Basic computer skills required for email communication, leave and other basic job functions.

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• ASE certified
• 8 Years or more of automotive and diesel experience preferred
• Automotive and diesel technology background and education

Required License or Certification

Must have a valid Vehicle Inspection License.

Valid driver’s license required.
North Carolina driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Special Instructions Job Open Date 04/09/2019 Must Be Open Until---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 04/16/2019 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician position.
   • High school diploma/GED
   • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
   • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and trade(s) experience to equal 4 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 3 years experience)
   • None of the above
4. * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
   • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
   • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
   • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
   • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
   • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
5. * An essential function of this job is to be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally. Are you able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have a valid Vehicle Inspection License or the ability to obtain one prior to your start date?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Please describe your experience working in vehicle maintenance and repair. What types of vehicles did you work on?

   (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1