Small Engine/Equipment Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform skilled, reliable and quality services with the inspection, maintenance and repair of university vehicles and equipment, powered by gas, diesel, electric, propane, and/or hybrid.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Small Engine/Landscape Equipment Repair

• Repairs small engines including but not limited to pressure washers, landscaping equipment, generators and other various gasoline, diesel, and battery equipment

• Preforms monthly battery checks on university golf carts across campus

• Repair or replace engines, carburetors, fuel systems, ignition components, belts, bearings, clutches, and other components.

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble engines and equipment.

• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on small engine equipment

• Notifies supervisor of any small engine or golf carts that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

• Provides accurate and timely vehicle maintenance and repairs of university vehicles
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on vehicles.
• Notifies supervisor of any vehicles that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon

Other Duties

• Communicates with the vehicle/equipment customer about diagnosis and repair
• Inputs and works with supervisor/office admin entering new equipment into work order system
• Documents notes in the work order system on each vehicle or piece of equipment after work is completed to track history of service for each vehicle
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & ability:

• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles & small engines

• Required to provide basic mechanical hand tools to support repair and maintenance tasks per industry standard

• Experience using shop equipment such as lifts, tire changing equipment, alignment machines, and scan tools

• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods

• Demonstrate safe work habits and comply to safety standards.

• Skilled and experienced in the inspections, maintenance, repair and operation of vehicles and equipment.

• Valid Virginia driver's license in good standing with DMV and record meets standards of the University's insurance carrier.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of technical training (Preferred)
• 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance and/or repair.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time; Nonexempt
• Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM
• All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor

PAY STRUCTURE:

Grade 5 Hourly ($21.09 to $27.95 per hour)