Vehicle Mechanic

Alfred, NY
Full Time
Motorpool Services
Entry Level
This position/title is covered by the CSEA, Local 749 union contract. The successful candidate will be a member of the CSEA, Local 749 bargaining unit.

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of University vehicles and other equipment, and the transport of students, trustees, etc. in a safe and pleasant manner. This position has been evaluated for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a payroll week. 

Salary/Rate: $18.00-$20.00, 40 hour per week, Union Grade: 9

Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Formal Education: 
    • High School Diploma
  • Experience: 
    • ​​​​​​​Two years of experience as a mechanic working in a shop, including equipment operation, use of the tire machine, etc., or an associates degree in vehicle repair.
  • Additional Knowledge/Skills: 
    • ​​​​​​​NYS Driver License, CDL w/Passenger endorsement and NYS Inspection License for at least up to 18,000lbs required.  Cutting, welding, and fabrication skills.  Scan tool diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.  Computer skills such as excel, operating general software, email, and creating files to record service and repair work.  Must also be able to read maps, navigate, and work a flexible schedule.   
  • Essential Functions:
    • With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read and write and speak the English language at a college level, be capable of performing sometimes complex mathematical calculations, statistical calculations and other higher mathematical operations, must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form.  The individual must be able to work independently.  The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.   Other essential functions may be required. 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Service university vehicles at proper intervals; tire replacement, brake replacement, scheduling of repairs and parts, recalls, diagnostics and making sure vehicles are safe to operate
  • Repair all University owned equipment such as weed whackers, mowers, tractors, blowers, fork lifts, etc.
  • Inspect university vehicles (NYS Inspection) and keep records of inspections
  • Daily fueling, cleaning of interior and exterior, checking fluids and lights for daily operation, much like a vehicle rental agency
  • Assist Manager in controlling the Motorpool reservation system when Manager is not available
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
  • Repair shop equipment
  • Maintain a clean and professional shop area
  • Perform major and minor repairs on vehicles, including but not limited to brakes, tires, lights, bearings, motor repair, tune ups, fluids, body repair such as door handles, shift levers, hinges, etc., transmission repair such as filters, u-joints, tail shafts, computer related diagnosis and repair, and any type of repair to keep vehicles in operation
  • Weld and fabricate mig and brazing, etc. in the shop and on campus
  • Repair lawn equipment
  • Operate equipment, such as forklift, backhoe, etc
  • Maintain motor pool parking lot (clear snow and clean)
  • Work in all types of weather conditions
  • Operate snow removal equipment
  • Operate bus in safe manor
  • Order parts for shop and supplies
  • Monitor and maintain passenger safety on bus
  • Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
  • Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
  • Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned
Physical Environment:
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.  A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required.  Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; Artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available.  The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus.  The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals. 

About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836. “We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”

Alfred University {AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
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Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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