Lead Mechanic
Highland Heights, KY 
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Posting Details
Position Information

Working Title Lead Mechanic
Department Automotive Shop
Compensation Title
Position Number 30000249
Position Status Regular
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 6:30a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

AFTER HOUR SHIFTS ARE REQUIRED FOR SNOW EVENTS DURING WINTER MONTHS
Hours per Week 40
Months per Year 12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position
Provide safe and appropriate transportation to meet the University's needs and to provide safe work vehicles and equipment for Operation and Maintenance personnel and the Campus Community.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform diagnostics on cars, trucks and equipment in order to complete general repairs and service maintenance to vehicles. Perform minor autobody repairs and some minor welding.
  • Provide assistance to the Supervisor for all administrative duties, including monthly data for fuel and vehicle repairs for interdepartmental billings, employee timekeeping, Pcard purchases for supplies and parts needed for repairs.
  • Assume managing personnel in absence of the Supervisor, including planning, assigning and checking work.
  • Maintains a Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement to provide bus transportation for university needs.
  • Provide safe and aesthetically appropriate transportation for the University.
  • Keep complete and accurate record keeping of work performed, parts and supplies. Completion of work orders in CMMS system for data reporting purposes.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures. Complete all required safety and compliance training.
  • Report to work during Snow events to assist in repairing any vehicles or equipment
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED required with 3 years of related experience with 1 year of previous related management experience.

Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required. (Must obtain within 6 months of hire date.)

Must possess ability to perform mechanical repairs on all types of vehicles/engines including gasoline powered, diesel powered, battery powered, etc., prefer ASE certification.

Must be able to perform emergency mechanical repairs on roadsides and in adverse weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat/cold, snow, ice, rain, etc.

Must be physical able to perform frequent medium heavy to maximum exertion.

Must possess basic computer skills.

Must be flexible to work any and all hours associated with responding to perform mechanical repairs to snow/ice removal equipment during Winter months.
Minimum Education High School Diploma
Preferred Education Technical School Certificate
Minimum Experience 3 years
Salary $19.04/hr minimum
Pay Grade S68
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2023S1876
Job Open Date 07/24/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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