Auto Services Mechanic

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

19d•$49,582 - $59,498•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services is seeking an Auto Services Mechanic to join their team. This role is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, light- and medium-duty vehicles, specialized equipment, and heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches. Experience with commercial passenger transit vehicles is preferred. The position is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the university’s fleet. The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) manages the university’s parking and transit programs and aims to provide safe, efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking transportation services.

Requirements

Four years progressively responsible experience in servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles or motor equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of operation, basic components, malfunctions, repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines including diesel and motor vehicle systems and sub-assemblies.
Thorough knowledge of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard hand and power tools.
Skill in the proper use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the automotive trade.
Skill in and ability to diagnose and correct motor vehicle malfunctions.
Ability to read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep simple records and make written reports.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work in, on, around, under and over machinery and/or fixed equipment.
Ability to work at heights of up to 25 feet.
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies.
Ability to exert force up to 70 lbs.
Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment.
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Must have a valid Maryland commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Passenger & Air Brakes endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Employees in this job class must possess and maintain the required driver’s license with no more than five (5) points.
Must supply a complete set of personal tools and a toolbox.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on commercial passenger transit vehicles is preferred.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
May be required to be trained to work with asbestos.
Certification as an Automotive Service Maintenance Technician by the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on automobiles, light- and medium-duty vehicles, and specialized equipment, including heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches.
Conduct thorough inspections and testing of vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment to accurately diagnose malfunctions and determine effective repair solutions.
Fabricate, replace, and assemble parts as needed, and tune and adjust both 2- and 4-cycle gasoline and diesel engines.
Perform comprehensive preventive and routine maintenance services, including fueling, oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, A, B, C, and D services, seasonal servicing, DOT inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections.
Utilize and perform work using accepted techniques and available equipment, parts, and supplies, potentially involving O/I communications systems and computer diagnostics.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all maintenance and repair activities, including parts used, labor hours, and vehicle scheduling.
Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and contribute to a clean, safe, and organized maintenance environment.
Support the training and development of student maintenance assistants.