AUTO AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

11d•$21 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform maintenance, repair and servicing of power-driven equipment and vehicles and assist with the management of the rental fleet. Assist with grounds projects and snow removal operations. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to periodically being requested to report to work. This position will receive day-to-day direction and guidance from the Assistant Supervisor of Transportation & Grounds Equipment. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of and experience overhauling and repairing hydraulic lines, valves, motors, pumps and cylinders
Experience repairing diesel engines and servicing fuel line injectors
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid NYS Inspection License
Possession of a valid driver’s license while adhering to the requirements set forth by the College’s Risk Management Office
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
Experience operating power lifts
Ability to climb a six foot ladder
Successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment including automobiles, trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, and trailers, including fabrication.
Repair and maintain diesel engines including servicing fuel line injectors.
Overhaul and repair hydraulic lines, valves, motors, pumps and cylinders; work with flow charts.
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, sensors, check engine lights, etc., utilizing various computer software programs and diagrams.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; lubricate, wash, fuel, change oil and tires, replace lights, belts, hoses, sharpen attachments, and perform other maintenance as necessary.
Perform NYS inspections on college owned vehicles and trailers.
Test-drive vehicles and equipment to diagnose problems or ensure corrective actions have been performed.
Order parts and maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform routine maintenance tasks.
Maintain record of vehicle and equipment repairs using work order system.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information on the repair of hydraulics, hydrostatic drives and diesel engines.
Assist with grounds projects and snow removal, when needed.
Manage the college vehicle rental fleet operations, including but not limited to reservations, agreements, and maintenance of the rental fleet.