What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Engine Repair Technician position at University of Texas at El Paso?
Essential Functions
Organizes and maintains a small engine repair shop, including cleaning, stocking, and managing inventory.
Coordinates with the Central Warehouse to maintain optimal inventory levels for essential parts and supplies, assisting in cost comparisons to ensure efficient procurement.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on departmental vehicles and equipment to include lubrication, oil changes, maintaining proper fluid levels, proper air pressure levels, and performing general safety checks, such as brake lights, blinkers, headlights, horns, and mirrors.
Performs inspections, mechanical maintenance and electrical systems repairs, assembly, and service to vehicles and equipment.
Works with supervisor to schedule repairs and maintenance tasks, provide cost estimates, and make recommendations for equipment upgrades or replacements.
Maintain accurate records of all repairs, maintenance activities, and part replacements.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to safety regulations and best practices.
Participate in necessary training and obtains certifications as needed to service vehicles and equipment effective.
Learn and utilize institutional software systems for work order tracking, inventory management, and documentation.
Must be available to work occasional overtime as needed to meet operational demands.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines.
Comply with all State and University policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: One year certificate from college or technical school
and
Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
