Motor Pool Automotive Mechanic

Department:Transportation Services
Classification: Auto Mechanic 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $22.40 $34.11 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

May 1 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include an online application and a resume that show how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Department Summary

Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the universitys many departments providing key resources to employees and keeping campus safe clean accessible and beautiful.

Established in 2012 the Transportation Services Department is an auxiliary unit within Finance and Administration whose goal is to provide customeroriented sustainable transportation and parking programs and services to students employees and visitors to the University of Oregon. Transportation Services covers its expenses and operations through revenue generation largely through permit sales meter revenue events and citations. The units annual budget is approximately $2 million. Transportation Services maintains more than 3800 parking spaces on or adjacent to campus in more than 60 lots and two multilevel parking garages.

Transportation Services facilitates university travel by managing a motor pool that provides reliable wellmaintained vehicles for universityrelated travel. Motor pool services support convenient costeffective transportation to meet diverse needs and is managed with a focus on safety efficiency environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility.

Position Summary

The Automotive Mechanic 2 for the University of Oregon Motor Pool is responsible for the maintenance basic to complex repair and inspection of a fleet of universityowned Motor Pool vehicles including cars SUVs minivans 12passenger vans and trucks. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safe efficient and reliable operation of all motor pool vehicles supporting the transportation needs of university departments faculty staff and students. The Mechanic will need a wide breadth of mechanical skills to be successful in this role. They will diagnose mechanical issues perform preventive maintenance conduct safety checks and address repairs ranging from routine services to more complex mechanical problems.

Reporting directly to the Motor Pool Manager the Automotive Mechanic works both independently and as a member of a collaborative team frequently taking ownership of tasks and managing them through completion. Decisions are often made on the best methods and materials needed to perform specific repairs or maintenance tasks which may also involve setting priorities assessing customer needs and responding to those needs in a timely and effective manner. The Automotive Mechanic uses Federal and State emission laws established guidelines various vehicle repair manuals and standard trade and safety practices in performing the duties of the job.

In addition to technical skills this position requires strong organizational abilities to manage work orders document services performed and maintain accurate records in alignment with State and University protocols. The Automotive Mechanic collaborates closely with other motor pool staff the Motor Pool Manager and UO Fleet Services to ensure that all vehicles meet high standards of quality safety and regulatory compliance. This role also contributes to inventory management for parts tools and supplies and upholds best practices in safety and hazardous material handling.

As a representative of the Motor Pool team the Automotive Mechanic may occasionally provide guidance or instruction on vehicle use and safety to drivers serving as a resource for the university community and supporting campus mobility.
It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO drivers certification eligibility which includes maintaining an Oregon drivers license throughout employment in this position. 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.

What do we provide for our employees

• A positive work environment committed team building and a strong sense of community: onthejob training and professional growth within the position: robust benefits package including health insurance retirement plans and generous paid time off: offers an excellent tuition discount for eligible employees or family members in participating programs at UO or other Oregon public universities: to a range of offerings to support employee wellbeing: Requirements

  Four years of journeylevel automotive mechanics 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 journeylevel automotive mechanics 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 onboard 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

  Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
  Strong analytical problem identification and resolution skills.
  Ability to consistently complete assignments and perform functions in a timely manner with minimal errors.
  Effective communication skills with a customerfocused approach to service.
  Ability to understand and apply guidelines policies and procedures.
  Ability to maintain a safe and safetyconscious workplace.
  Ability to maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude with a diverse team.

  Preferred Qualifications

  Experience working in light duty fleet that includes shortterm rental vehicles.
  Experience diagnosing vehicle computer codes.
  Experience with maintenance and repair of electric or hybrid vehicles.
  Experience using fleet management software to open work orders record labor and parts make reservations dispatch vehicles and update vehicle inventory.
  Degree or completion of a certified training program in automotive mechanics.
  ASE Master Certification in Automotive.

  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 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 or.

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