Department: Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM)
Classification: Auto Mechanic 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $21.96 - $33.44 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Application review begins on Monday, October 7, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application, which includes 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.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. Use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a vibrant unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio. CPFM is comprised of five departments, and approximately 270 employees: Facilities Services, Utilities & Energy, Campus Planning, Office of Sustainability, and Design & Construction. CPFM is responsible for planning, building, maintaining, and operating the infrastructure that supports the University. As stewards of a physical legacy, CPFM enables the university community to achieve its potential by providing a campus that is safe, clean, beautiful, inspiring, and environmentally responsible.

CPFM values its commitment to collaboration, service excellence, diversity, problem-solving, and stewardship. CPFM takes pride in the campus’ ability to function seamlessly, while fostering an environment for educational excellence.

The Fleet Services Shop provides complete service for all UO vehicles and equipment which includes: all import and domestic cars and trucks, electric vehicles, golf carts, trailers, and ground equipment.

Position 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. They may also include setting priorities, assessing customer needs and responding to those needs.

Work is reviewed regularly by the Mechanical, Plumbing and Fleet Services Shop Manager 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Professional Competencies

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon Commercial Drivers License
• ASE Master Certification in Automotive
• Experience with maintenance and repair of electric vehicles

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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