Mechanic I
Full-Time, Non-Exempt , Support Staff (Campus Facilities)
Pay Grade: 7
Pay Range: 22.89 - see support staff contract
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 7am -3 :30pm
JOB SUMMARY: Repairs and maintains University motorized vehicles and equipment including gasoline, diesel or electric powered: automobiles, trucks, tractors, utility vehicles, turf-grass, snow removal, chemical sprayers and other grounds maintenance equipment. Participates in grounds maintenance activities and related work as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Diagnose equipment, vehicle, and tool malfunctions.
- Plan work procedures using technical manuals, diagrams, specifications, and related resources.
- Plan for and perform preventative maintenance on University equipment, vehicles, and power tools.
- Repair or replace malfunctioning equipment, vehicle, or tool components.
- Diagnose and maintain equipment and vehicle safety systems including electrical safety lockout controls.
- Operate and test equipment and vehicles to diagnose and determine if proper repairs and/or adjustments have been made.
- Maintain inventory records on parts, lubricants, and related supplies. Order supplies, parts, and equipment as needed.
- Convert grounds maintenance equipment for seasonal use.
- Perform minor repairs to body panels & trim.
- Fabricate and make repairs using welding equipment.
- Prepare time and material estimates for proposed jobs and maintain accurate records of time and materials used to complete work.
- Maintain and clean equipment, tools, and working area.
- Assist grounds personnel as required.
- Assist in event set-ups and moving furniture, equipment, etc.
- Participate in the removal of snow and ice from University parking lots, sidewalks, and roads; may include shoveling, salting, and plowing.
- Assist in maintaining grounds; may include all duties listed on Groundskeeper Job Description.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Assignments and administrative supervision are received from the Assistant Director of Campus Facilities – Maintenance Operations or their designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise student employees assigned to the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Michigan Certification or ASE equivalent in at least four categories of the first eight categories in automotive and light truck repair. Equivalent diesel mechanic certification will be alternatively considered.
- Valid Michigan Driver License.
- Three years of full-time mechanic work experience in a licensed repair facility.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers, and the University community.
- Ability to work alone or as member of a team and perform job duties within scheduled time limits.
- Ability to follow and apply University and job specific safety procedures.
- Ability to exercise appropriate judgment based on specific situations.
- Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Experience and ability to interact with diverse student populations and groups.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ASE Master Mechanic or equivalent certification level preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Duties are subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
- Subject to potential hazards such as moving parts.
- Subject noise and vibrations from motorized & mechanical equipment.
- Exposure to dust, automotive chemicals, gasoline, oil and fumes.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Posted open until filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website. svsu.edu
