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Auto & Equipment Merch Maintenance

Employer
Stanford University
Location
Stanford, CA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Stanford University Golf Course is seeking a highly motivated Auto and Equipment Mechanic to diagnose problems and maintain university vehicles and equipment, including golf course machinery. Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, this position is responsible for all phases of a repair operation, from identifying and diagnosing problems, through final testing of the repaired machine, with no direct guidance from a supervisor, taking only the most difficult problems and/or those concerning supply of materials, tools, etc., to the supervisor. The supervisor spot-checks work during progress. This is an on-site four-month temporary position that may be extended if needed.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

  • Identify, diagnose, and repair common defects in the mechanical,electrical and hydraulic systems in a variety of vehicles andequipment.

  • Drive a tow truck and tow vehicles and equipment.

  • Perform maintenance operations such as pre-smog checks, changingtires, dispensing gasoline, cleaning vehicles, etc.

  • Order parts and charge out parts appropriately. May maintainparts inventory.

  • Maintain inventory records and other appropriaterecords.

  • Complete work order documentation

  • Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materialsappropriately.

  • Adhere to safety rules.

Minimum Education andExperience

Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years’ completion in anapprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and workexperience and/or five years’ work experience in the trade, may includetime spent in apprentice or vocational training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Skilled in the repair of gas, diesel and electrically poweredvehicles and equipment.

  • Knowledge of safety practices consistent with industry standardand practices.

  • Basic computer system knowledge for work order and timeentry

  • Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment, including powertools and testing equipment.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Valid California Class C Non-commercial Driver’s License.

If driving fuel truck must acquire and maintain a valid CommercialDriver’s License with related endorsements.

Organization

Change the world. And yourself.

Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.

We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career. 

At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment.

Stanford Facts at a Glance

Opened 1891

Student Enrollment

  • Undergraduates: 6,980
  • Graduates: 8,897

Campus

  • 8,180 contiguous acres in six governmental jurisdictions
  • Nearly 700 major buildings
  • 97% of undergraduates live on campus

Research

  • 5,300 externally sponsored projects
  • $1.33 billion total budget

Faculty

  • 2,043 faculty members
  • 21 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
  • 5:1 student to faculty ratio

Stanford University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified women, minorities, protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

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