Motor Equipment Service Attendant

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Motor Equipment Service Attendant to join our team consisting of four Mechanics, one Lead Mechanic, three Service Attendants, one Program Coordinator and one Assistant Manager that support the maintenance and management of approximately 703 University of Washington vehicles, including light and medium vehicles, heavy duty trucks, and buses. This position supports the University’s transportation programs by preparing, cleaning, repairing, operating, and maintaining Fleet Services vehicles and Health Science Express buses for use by the University community.

Requirements

One year of work experience in a garage or service station, or equivalent experience.
Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
CDL permit with air brake and passenger endorsement by the end of the second month of employee probationary period and class B CDL license with airbrake and passenger endorsement by the end of the fifth month of the employee probationary period.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
Be responsible and accountable
Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude
Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous
Exhibit a professional work ethic
Continuously promote a safe work environment
Approved safety shoes must be worn on the job.
Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of front-line customer service experience.
One - year general computer proficiency/experience with Microsoft office products (Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook) for data entry and analysis.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Fueling, washing, and performing general safety inspections on rental vehicles
Moving vehicles to and from Vendors
Assist customers in fueling, washing vehicles, and inflating tires.
Input vehicle number and mileage into the Petrovend automated system to activate fuel pumps and dispense fuel.
Remove debris and trash from vehicles, wipe and wash interior surfaces, sweep, vacuum, disinfect, and deodorize as needed.
Front office coverage including answering phone calls, emails, setting up rental accounts and general daily customer service activities.
Retrieve, log, and store lost and found items according to departmental procedures.
Perform minor mechanical repairs including change oil and filter, and lube chassis.
Perform minor tune up functions: check fluid levels; replace wipers, lights, mirrors; check tire pressure, repair, and replace tires.
Check for body damage and general appearance.
Conduct routine inspections for emergency and safety equipment.
Monitor and install appropriate seasonal equipment in vehicles.
Transfer vehicles to vendors for service and repair; assist mechanics with repairs and service calls.
Perform minor maintenance of car wash and car wash equipment.
Clean driveways and shop areas.