Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Fleet Manager, the Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic is responsible for supervising skilled automotive and/or equipment mechanics and their semi-skilled and unskilled assistants engaged in the maintenance, repair, and modification of automotive, maintenance, landscape, agricultural and construction equipment, machinery and tools. The Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic is distinguished from the Lead Automotive/Equipment Mechanic by the scope of supervisory, project planning and coordination duties, as well as the greater amount of time devoted to these activities. Department Summary Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.
Requirements
- Any combination of progressively responsible training and experience as an automotive and/or equipment mechanic which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard apprenticeship program AND three or more years of experience as a journey-level automotive or equipment mechanic, including one to two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Possess a Class C California Driver’s License, or higher, valid for the operation of all vehicles and equipment maintained and operated.
- Possess or obtain and maintain CCDET I and CCDET II certification for diesel emissions controls and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Inspect automotive, maintenance, construction and/or farm equipment to determine necessary corrective action.
- Perform diagnostic tests using engine analyzers; diagnose and repair electrical systems in vehicles and equipment; make minor-to-major repairs to automotive and/or equipment; and fabricate, construct and/or modify new or special equipment, mechanical, engine and body parts.
- Install and repair special equipment.
- Operate and maintain tools, machinery and computerized systems used in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of automotive, maintenance and/or construction equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair all systems and components; perform smog tests; respond to emergency calls; may repair pump and compressor engines; and perform minor welding and brazing work.
Benefits
- Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
