Under limited supervision, the Mechanic will perform technical duties in support of the Office of Transportation Services. Duties will include: performing preventative and regular maintenance and repairs; conducting mechanical and electrical diagnosis and complete Pennsylvania safety and emissions inspections on University vehicles, school and transit buses. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Performs routine vehicle maintenance
*Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on University vehicles and heavy equipment
*Changes oil, checks fluid levels, changes tires, etc.

2. Performs mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repairs on school and transit buses as assigned
*Determines and makes necessary repairs, locate parts necessary for repairs, replaces parts as indicated
*Performs repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicles, including school and transit buses

3. Performs Pennsylvania safety and emissions inspections
*Performs safety and emissions inspections as prescribed by law

4. Miscellaneous duties
*Delivers and picks up parts and vehicles to various locations
*Performs minor vehicle body repairs.
*Cleans, washes and waxes vehicles
*Provides "fill-in" support by performing duties of other positions during periods of vacation, sick leave, personal absence, etc.
*These duties are performed on an occasional basis and not on a regular basis

Grade: 8-37.5; $42,650 - $51,190

This is an approximate range and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Position Number:  S79700

Special Considerations

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Kelly Woodbridge, Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at kmp415@lehigh.edu

The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community.

This position is responsible for driving university-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required

Will often need to climb or balance, stand, use hands to touch, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, work near moving mechanical parts, lift up to 100 pounds, be subject to electrical hazards, explosive materials, frequent vibration, fumes or airborne particles and work hazards

Some weekend and evening hours required as necessary

Overtime may be required during peak times

This position is considered Essential Services Staff; Essential Services Staff are required to report to campus and remain during inclement weather and other emergency situations; they are defined as those needed to deliver student services and maintain campus facilities, campus safety and security

Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Five to eight years related work experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, time management and sound judgment

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to completion

Solid analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills

Solid computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

All Lehigh faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated and receive a booster shot six months after their second vaccine; unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the requirement.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

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