What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic Assistant, Fleet Services position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
This position provides specialized support to Fleet Services Garage staff to assist with logistics of the automotive repair process. Includes driving university vehicles to pick up parts and deliver vehicles as needed, general building maintenance tasks, and assisting mechanics with day-to-day activities in the garage area.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance and repair on university vehicles and equipment under supervision.
- Documents repairs, time worked on job, parts used, and notes in RTA Fleet Management System.
- Provides assistance to more skilled workers performing installation, adjustment, maintenance, parts replacement, and repairs on university vehicles.
- Researches and orders automotive parts as needed.
- Transports parts from various vendors to Fleet Garage to expedite repair processes.
- Performs general building maintenance as assigned; repairs buildings by painting, installing weather stripping or other minor repairs.
- Assists with general custodial duties in garage area.
- Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
- Cleans work area, tools, machines and equipment.
- Transports university vehicles to and from external repair shops, dealerships, and other vendor locations for services to be performed.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend / descend ladders / stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and / or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Intermediate
FLSA : Nonexempt
Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family : Licensed & Skilled Trades
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
