Automotive Mechanic I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.

The Opportunity:
UCF is seeking to hire two (2) Automotive Mechanic I positions. Positions #P-14301 & #P-18537. The Automotive Mechanic I position is responsible for the full range of automotive maintenance and repair needed to keep all university vehicles and equipment in good running condition, including gas, diesel and electrical engines.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general and preventive maintenance on vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, generators, emergency power systems, trailers, engines and all automotive/rolling stock owned by the University.

• Obtain new parts and equipment from Inventory, stockroom, supervisor or vendor. Assist in parts inventory records, department inventory verification and the assignment of equipment.

• Perform emergency repairs and road service calls on all automotive equipment. Tow disabled and struck automotive equipment. Test units at the actual job sites and evaluates performance and/or makes field adjustments.

• Complete work orders in timely manner. Record labor hours, action code, shop stock, and trade notes. Indicate in the trade notes; work performed; any special conditions or situation that requires further attention. Report to the supervisor any condition needing attention. Change the work order status.

For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in automotive repair; or a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience. The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of automotive repair, equivalent to a two-year technical course as given in a high school or technological school for automotive repair; or four years equivalent experience.

• Familiarity of industry standards for automotive repair, maintenance procedures, and use of industry standard automotive test and diagnostic equipment.

• Ability to communicate in conversational English in order to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPod Touch for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures and utilize telecommunication devices.

• Flexible in assignments.

• Demonstrated competences in interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, calculation, reading, evaluating, comprehension, and organizing.

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications for work order systems (IWMS).

• Ability to use chemicals approved by Environmental Health Safety to perform essential job functions daily.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Position requires a valid driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Operations Maintence Team One (F&S)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Type of Appointment

Varies

Expected Salary

$20.29 to $27.14

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.