Vehicle Mechanic

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S2985 Position Number 003818 Position Classification Title Vehicle/Equipment Repair Tech Functional Title Vehicle Mechanic Position Type Staff University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulator compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to inspect vehicles and equipment to diagnose issues and repair. This position will conduct routine maintenance to extend the life of university vehicles and equipment, performing vehicle tune-ups, tire rotations and changes, oil changes, wheel balancing and preventive maintenance. This position maintains records of all service and repair work and maintains inventory, records, and orders from suppliers in the state system.

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THE WORK. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF WORK RELATED TO THE POSITION'S ROLE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess or be able to obtain in a timely manner:

• A current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, Ill or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F;
• A current MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society) Certification; and
• A NCDMV: Vehicle Emissions & Safety Inspection Certification.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $45,992 - $51,192 Org #-Department Utility Operations - 56406 Work Hours of Position 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., M-F Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades Career Banded Title Vehicle/Equipment Repair Tech Open Date 05/29/2025 Close Date 06/28/2025 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt If other, please indicate If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Safety

Essential Tasks

• Proper use of PPE and preventive maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.
• Assist in safeguarding others when vehicles are being repaired or lifted, either on a vehicle lift or jack, while performing oil changes, mounting tires, and/or removing engines or transmissions, both in shop and in the field.

Key Responsibility

Vehicle Equipment Repair

Essential Tasks

• Perform all aspects of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, ensuring all work follows safety, service manual, and current NTHS standards.

Key Responsibility

Routine Maintenance

Essential Tasks

Perform all aspects of PM/routine maintenance to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Engine, transmission, drive line, and suspension, diagnosis and repair;
• Oil change/engine tune-up;
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair;
• HVAC diagnosis and repair;
• Brake diagnosis and repair;
• Fuel system diagnosis and repair;
• Tire replacement, to include mounting, balancing and repairs; and
• Repairs to stationary equipment and equipment used for campus maintenance (tractors, lifts, forklifts, carts, mowers, etc.).

Key Responsibility

NCSI Safety & Emission

Essential Tasks

• Ability to schedule and inspect all university vehicles and equipment in the month due to stay in compliance with established safety and emissions standards in accordance with NCSI.

Key Responsibility

TMA System and Work Orders

Essential Tasks

• Generate and complete work orders/PM's with in depth detail to work order summary.
• Generate purchase requisitions as needed to make vehicle/equipment repairs.

Key Responsibility

Adverse Weather - Snow Removal

Essential Tasks

• Knowledgeable of the adverse weather plan and will participate with snow removal. This position is an essential position for all weather occurrences.

Competency

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Competency Knowledge - Technical Competency Description

Understands both standard and non-standard work processes. Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring work that involves related or varying processes and that are associated with moderately complex systems. Analyzes and determines various courses of action. Examples: removes and replaces drums and rotors; repairs complex wiring problems and harnesses.

Competency Level Journey Competency Safety and Health Compliance Competency Description

Identifies and resolves potential shop safety problems and unsafe work practices; shows coworkers safe ways to perform job tasks or use equipment; incorporates accident prevention and corrective measures in all activities; regularly assesses shop safety conditions.

Competency Level Journey Competency Customer Service Competency Description

Anticipates, identifies and understands customer's service needs; effectively balances multiple priorities; checks with customers to ensure repair or solution meets needs; develops positive relationships with internal/external customers (i.e. vendors, distributors, other technicians).

Competency Level Journey Competency Problem Solving Competency Description

Ensures non-routine, non-repetitious work meets industry service standards according to service manuals; checks and rechecks work prior to and after completion; seeks approval of supervisor or higher-level technician upon completion of assignment; uses appropriate record-keeping methods.

Competency Level Journey

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - F, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - C, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - O, Reaching - C Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - C, Driving - Standar/Automatic - C, Driving - Mower/Forklift - F, Equipment/Machines - Heights - F, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - O, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - F, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - O, Night/Dark - F, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - O, Inside - F, Outside - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - F, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - F, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - F, Ventilation ConditionsGases - F, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - R, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - O, Use of Respirator - R, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Describe your experience in providing customer service (in person, telephone, virtual) to a varied customer base.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please specify the highest level of education you have achieved.

• High School Diploma

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

• No Answer

• UNCG Website

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• National Association of Asian American Professionals

• Latinosinhighered.com

• National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

• Personal Networking

• Other

• Other: Please list

(Open Ended Question)