<p>Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world. NIU's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Our mission is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.</p> <p>The Transportation Services Department manages NIU's vehicle fleet (approximately 200 vehicles) which ranges from sedans, to cargo vans, to dump trucks, etc. We are looking for a skilled auto mechanic to join our team as an Automotive Technician. The person in this position will be tasked with regular/routine preventative maintenance tasks and emergency repairs to university vehicles.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of university vehicles. This allows Transportation Services to provide safe, clean and economical transportation to the university community. This position will report directly to the Garage Foreman who will determine priorities for work assignments.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Major maintenance</p> <ul> <li>Maintain brake systems including installing and adjusting brakes </li><li>Repair vehicle HVAC </li><li>Maintain and repair transmissions, differentials, and other moving parts of the vehicle </li><li>Perform tune-ups and change filters </li></ul> <p>Extensive maintenance</p> <ul> <li>Perform repairs and maintenance as necessary of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hybrid, and computer systems, pumps, fuel injection and carburetion </li></ul> <p>Vehicle maintenance</p> <ul> <li>Perform repairs and maintenance as necessary to all university vehicles including, but not limited to, sedans, vans, trucks, trailers and buses </li></ul> <p>Shop Duties</p> <ul> <li>General maintenance to the university automotive fleet, such as pumping gas & washing vehicles </li><li>Pick-up of parts for the Transportation Department as well as other campus departments </li><li>Install, maintain, repair, and remove additional equipment </li><li>Other activities as required </li></ul> <p>Miscellaneous related duties</p> <ul> <li>Perform minor body repair to the vehicles as necessary </li><li>Dispatch pool vehicles </li><li>Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)</p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma or equivalent.</p> </li><li> <p>Possession of a valid driver's license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent.</p> </li><li> <p>Any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the following categories:</p> </li><li> <p>Coursework in automotive body repair, automotive mechanics technology, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:</p> </li><li> <p>30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)</p> </li><li> <p>Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)</p> </li><li> <p>90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)</p> </li><li> <p>Successful completion of a certification test by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) equals one (1) year (12 months).</p> </li><li> <p>Professional (i.e., full-service commercial, military, governmental, educational) work experience performing general mechanical work on various types of vehicles.</p> </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of general ignition and carburetor systems, synchronizing equipment, vacuum and test gauges, brake testing, wheel alignment, light testing equipment, transmissions, air conditioning, and power steering. </li><li>Knowledge of the operations of vehicles, equipment and machinery used in unit. </li><li>Skill in the use of hand tools, (such as wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers). </li><li>Mechanical ability. </li><li>Ability to operate machine or shop tools (tire machines, small grinder/buffer). </li><li>Ability to perform general maintenance on various equipment. </li><li>Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. </li></ul> <p>Specialty Factors (Civil Service)</p> <p>None</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)</p> <ul> <li>ASE Certifications </li><li>General knowledge of a variety of vehicle types and manufacturers </li></ul> <p>Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)</p> <p>n/a</p> <p>Additional Requirements (SPS)</p> <p>n/a</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications (SPS)</p> <p>n/a</p> <p>Physical demands/requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis; </li><li>Physical movement on a regular basis to include: standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting and working overhead. </li></ul>