Mechanic Maintenance Associate
Job Description
Vibrant Position
Position: Mechanic Maintenance Associate
Company: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Company: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Job Brief
Vincennes university (vu) is a premier learning institution widely recognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery of successful educational experiences.
Salary Detail
From $18 an hour
Experience
Employment Timeline is required
Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required
Job Detail
- Vehicle Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Troubleshoot and repair of gasoline and diesel engines, small engines (2 and 4 cycle), all types of passenger and work vehicles, loaders, lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, sweepers, and other equipment.
- Perform all phases of automotive and bus repair (brakes, axle repair, engines, fuel systems, cooling, A/C, and electrical, etc.). Minor transmission repair, welding cutting, and fabrication.
- Perform tractor and mower repairs (hydraulics, U-joints repairs, belts, blade, oil changes, minor welding repairs, etc.).
- Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on motor pool fleet, Physical Plant, and all University owned vehicles and equipment on the main campus.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot equipment problems and electronics. Grounds and Operational Support: Operate and repair snow removal equipment and assist with snow removal as needed.
- Operate and repair lawn maintenance equipment and assist with all phases of grounds duties as needed.
- Other duties within the Physical Plant as assigned. Teamwork Safety: Provide instructions to assistants and assist with training of new co-workers.
- Maintain a positive working relations with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and the general public. will/can be required to work as a member of an assigned crew on large projects.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
- Understand and follow all safety procedures and use of safety equipment.
- Ability to organize and maintain work station/area.
- Your Qualifications
- Essential Education: High School diploma or G.E.D required.
- Experience: Two years documented experience in the mechanical field.
- Experience: Two years documented experience in grounds equipment and automotive/truck repair in the institutional, industrial, or commercial environment. Other related experience will be considered.
- Licensure: Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
- Licensure: Possess a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or be able to acquire 1within 90 days of hire.
- Skills: Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
- Schedule: Available to work after hours when deemed necessary by the supervisor. Required to work on snow removal crew and on a weekend rotation with other members of the Grounds Dept.
- Schedule: Regular attendance and punctuality is required. actual schedule contingent upon the needs of the department and Vincennes University. Our Benefits
- This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term Disability and life insurance
- Excellent holiday and time off benefits
- Life Assistance Program (LAP)
- Defined Contribution (403(b)) Retirement Plan
- Educational support benefit
- Membership discount offers Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. Work Environment: Work both indoors and outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather. and varying hours as required by weather conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions which might include but are not limited to remaining stationary for long periods, occasional movement throughout the department, and occasional transport of objects weighing less than 10 pounds. This position requires the ability to observe and analyze details at close range and communicate to exchange accurate information with others. Equal Employment Opportunity
- Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
