Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Location
- Asheville, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
S0610
Classification Title:Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician
Overall Position Competency:Contributing
Working Title:Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic
Position Number:006575
FLSA:Non-Exempt
NC Salary Grade Equivalency:GN04 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range:$37,000 - $40,000
Position Summary:This position performs semi-skilled and skilled small engine, automotive and heavy equipment mechanic work. The position also performs a variety of recurring and related tasks using steps and processes that are readily understood and that are associated with less complex systems and components.
Work includes NC State Inspections, fluid changes for multiple types of engines, preventative maintenance service and lube for many types of vehicles and equipment, belt changes, occasional inspection and replacement of brake pads and shoes, battery charging and replacement, tire repair. Administrative work includes data entry for the work order system and scanning and filing invoices. Must be able to receive and follow direction outlined by supervisor.
This position will assist the supervisor in the repair, rebuild, and diagnosis of a diverse number of mechanical systems for a variety of gasoline, diesel, and alternative powered engines/equipment. Standard operational guidelines and shop safety procedures are established and must be followed.Assignments are normally received in the form of written or verbal work orders. New or unusual assignments may be accompanied by more detailed instructions. Work is performed under general supervision and may be reviewed and inspected in progress or upon completion.
Budget and Finance
Department:Campus Operations
Full-Time / Part- Time:Full-Time
Months per Year:12 Months
Time Limited Position:No
If time-limited, length of assignment:Not Applicable
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills:High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Must have clean driving record, valid NC license, and the ability to receive a NCSI license.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:Candidates with 6 months to a year of experience or a combination of education and experience in preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repair, and proficiency in the use of any of the following is highly desirable. On the job training is available. The following experience and skills for the job is preferred but not a requirement:
- Small engines, two and four stroke engines to large commercial mowers.
- Heavy Equipment such as tractors and backhoes
- Vehicles-both domestic and foreign manufactured.
Knowledge and experience with a wide range of mechanical systems is a plus but not a requirement. Again, On the job training is available. Examples include:
- Emergency generators
- Hydraulic lifts and systems.
- Alternative powered vehicles and equipment
- ATV Utility vehicles
- Snow Equipment
The ideal candidate will also have a State Inspection License and willingness/availability to enroll in training classes as required for new equipment.Work Schedule and Hours:
Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional work on evenings and weekends may be needed to meet the needs of the department.
Competency Profile:http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles
Special Instructions Summary:Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Date:07/09/2024
Closing Date:03/10/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Organization
The University of North Carolina Asheville offers a singular experience for original minds.
We’re the original and only liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. We break down conventions, overcome obstacles, expand horizons. We dare to connect curiosity and critical thinking, courage and challenge, imagination and impact, opportunity and responsibility. When the world looks down, we look up.
We’re a public resource that draws on a deep history to make a profound impact—on our students and on the world. We founded the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Our STEAM Studio helped to produce the largest public art installation ever shown in Times Square. We offer majors and concentrations that re-tool the liberal arts and sciences for new challenges and new opportunities. We live in one of America’s great small cities, a mountain town with wit and grit, with an artist’s eye and an explorer’s heart.
We are the originals. We’re rooted in the Land of the Sky, at the intersection of what’s known and what’s possible. This is an education that’s affordable, adaptive, and endlessly relevant. This is an experience where every path leads to a new vista, where there’s room for every voice, and where the future is a frontier—vast and bright and close enough to touch.
UNC Asheville’s national reputation for empowering human potential is rooted in its unique student-centric public liberal arts and sciences mission. UNC Asheville thrives on close-knit connections among students and their faculty and staff mentors. The University’s 3,300 students are innovative, ethical, creative and resilient leaders who seek to understand complex global challenges and find creative, sustainable solutions that benefit our communities and the world. More than 65 percent of UNC Asheville students conduct applied research alongside faculty experts. UNC Asheville consistently ranks as a national top 10 Public Liberal Arts and Sciences University by U.S. News & World Report, and on its list of Most Innovative Schools. UNC Asheville regularly earns several national top 20 rankings in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 386 Colleges,” including Best Quality of Life, Town-Gown Relations, and UNC Asheville has ranked in the top two nationally for the “Best Schools for Making an Impact,” in The Princeton Review’s “Colleges that Pay You Back.”
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