Small Engine/Equipment Technician

University of Richmond

1d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Perform skilled, reliable and quality services with the inspection, maintenance and repair of university vehicles and equipment, powered by gas, diesel, electric, propane, and/or hybrid.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles & small engines
Required to provide basic mechanical hand tools to support repair and maintenance tasks per industry standard
Experience using shop equipment such as lifts, tire changing equipment, alignment machines, and scan tools
Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
Demonstrate safe work habits and comply to safety standards.
Skilled and experienced in the inspections, maintenance, repair and operation of vehicles and equipment.
Valid Virginia driver's license in good standing with DMV and record meets standards of the University's insurance carrier.
H.S. Diploma or GED required
3 years of experience in equipment maintenance and/or repair.

Nice To Haves

2 years of technical training

Responsibilities

Repairs small engines including but not limited to pressure washers, landscaping equipment, generators and other various gasoline, diesel, and battery equipment
Performs monthly battery checks on university golf carts across campus
Repair or replace engines, carburetors, fuel systems, ignition components, belts, bearings, clutches, and other components.
Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble engines and equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on small engine equipment
Notifies supervisor of any small engine or golf carts that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon
Provides accurate and timely vehicle maintenance and repairs of university vehicles
Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on vehicles.
Notifies supervisor of any vehicles that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon
Communicates with the vehicle/equipment customer about diagnosis and repair
Inputs and works with supervisor/office admin entering new equipment into work order system
Documents notes in the work order system on each vehicle or piece of equipment after work is completed to track history of service for each vehicle
Maintains a clean and safe work area
Other duties as assigned by supervisor