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Automotive Technician

Position Number: 4791666
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Automotive Technician

Job ID: 265618
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Performs car, truck and automotive vehicle maintenance on campus vehicles. Responsible for scheduling and performing general overhaul and minor mechanical and electrical repairs. Performs general, preventative and supportive maintenance tasks including detection and correction of mechanical failures. Establishes and implements shop safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs light repair work (i.e. oil changes, tire rotations, brake services and inspections)
2. Assists other technicians and/or other staff members on emergency and corrective maintenance
3. Coordinates and assists in the repair and service of vehicles and diesel powered automotive equipment and small engines
4. Establishes priorities, schedules and assigns work
5. Maintains clean and safe work environment adhering to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) standards
6. Inspects, adjusts or replaces defective parts
7. Diagnoses, disassembles, rebuilds or repairs two (2) and four (4) cycle engine equipment
8. Performs preventative maintenance on backup generators

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Operate heavy machinery and electrical equipment
Operate and work in extreme temperatures and heights including aerial lifts and ladders

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $24.26 to $25.70 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to operate and use hand and power tools, and scanners and equipment
Able to operate equipment used in repairing or servicing motorized equipment
Able to work independently with little direction and establish effective working relationships with others

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of tools, equipment and procedures used in general overhaul, repair and maintenance of automotive equipment and small engines
Knowledge of principles of internal combustion engines and gasoline and diesel engines
Knowledge of basic technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics and fuel systems
Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards and regulations
Knowledge computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management and project management skills
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report here<a class="OWAAutoLink" style="border-width:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" data-auth="NotApplicable" shash="NXe+0B0qqUAzPisAOnPeCTUHoG1ilTXc0P2e5ainzf/aEId/Frp9jJYZdtJcblg/hg/w4M0z7YFomHCgV2sFPsqiGwBfeA7EVZSVWHxtqD0iOgbX7vCASKpTcbKLqLmFWpQ6FqhixU/av/1zH/1s1ZBkcRbWa0e9qyoKGP+RSlc=" title="Original URL: https://diversity-kennesaw-advocategme.symplicity.com/public_report/. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="1" id="OWA312e8744-3af1-210c-72b1-70b0550fed53" data-loopstyle="linkonly">.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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