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Northern Kentucky University

Senior Mechanic

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States

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Posting Details Working Title:

Senior Mechanic

Department:

Automotive Shop

Compensation Title:

Senior Mechanic

Position Number:

30002394

Position Status:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. AFTER HOURS SHIFTS ARE REQUIRED FOR SNOW EVENTS DURING WINTER MONTHS

Hours per Week:

40

Months per Year:

12

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 Lead Mechanic and 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.

Assist 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED required with 3 years of related experience.

Valid driver\'s license

ASE Certification Required

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.

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 physically 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.

Benefits at NKU include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Accrue 144 hours annually

Paid sick time

Accrue 90 hours annually

Paid holidays

More detail on holidays

Tuition Waiver for self and dependents

Uniform/boot budget

Minimum and Preferred Education Minimum Education:

High School Diploma

Preferred Education:

Technical School Certificate

Experience and Compensation Minimum Experience:

3 years

Salary:

$19.04 to $21.72

Pay Grade:

S68

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number:

2025S2198

Job Open Date:

04/30/2025

Job Close Date:

Quick Link:

https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14725

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