Automotive Technician Assistant Facilities & Services

• Changes oil and filters on cars trucks and other equipment as assigned.
• Washes and greases cars trucks and other equipment as assigned. These vehicles must be picked up and returned from their assigned parking spaces across the campus.
• Checks/replaces batteries tires water oil gasoline and windshield washer reservoir. Also changes rotates and repairs tires.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments as needed to electrical system wheel bearing adjustment wheel balance etc.
• Dispenses fuel at Garage and operates fuel truck to dispense fuel at locations across campus.
• In the absence of dispatch personnel dispatches vehicles to Car Pool patrons.
• Performs service calls on disabled vehicles and returns them to the Garage for repairs if needed.
• Cleans and repairs tools and equipment as needed.
• Assists with mechanical and body repair work as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid drivers license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent.

• Working knowledge of Campus Garage preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of carpool dispatch procedures
• Keeps garage work area clean
• Receives verbal and written instructions with the expectation of performing the work with minimum supervision.
• Must be capable of making repairs on a large variety of types of vehicles and equipment.
• Must know and follow the guidelines for Spill Prevention Control and cleanup and dealing with biohazards and hazardous chemicals.

The Automotive Technician Assistant is a 100% full-time Civil Service position appointed on a 12-month basis. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.42 and the work schedule is a rotating schedule:Schedules rotate every 3Months - 2 groups will be scheduled Monday through Friday with 1 Group working weekends rotatingevery 3 months. 6 months on Monday through Friday 3 months on weekends.

Monday - Friday Rotation is2:30 pm to 10:30 pm Monday through Friday (Off Saturday and Sunday)
Weekend Rotation is 6:00 amto 2:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays with Monday Tuesday and Wednesday being 2:30 pm to10:30 pm (Off Thursday and Friday).

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the SUCSS web site at Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 3 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this order to be considered as a transfer candidate you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position please contact Lance Oliver- For questions regarding the application process please contact .

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision Life Insurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy childbirth and related conditions or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at option #1 or .

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