Auto & Equipment Maintenance

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Golf Course seeks a highly motivated Auto and Equipment Mechanic to diagnose problems and maintain university vehicles and equipment, including golf course machinery.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, this on-site four-month temporary position handles all phases of repair from identification to final testing, with supervision only for the most difficult problems or material supply decisions.

Qualifications

• Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years’ completion in an apprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and work experience
• Five years’ work experience in the trade
• Proficient in diagnosing and repairing gas, diesel and electric vehicles and equipment

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, and repair defects in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems of vehicles and equipment
• Drive tow truck and tow vehicles and equipment
• Perform maintenance such as pre-smog checks, tire changes, dispensing gasoline, cleaning vehicles
• Order parts and manage inventory
• Maintain inventory records and time/work orders
• Complete work order documentation
• Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials safely
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations

Skills

Gas and diesel repair

Electrical systems repair

Safety practices

Tools and testing

Time/parts management

Education

Apprentice program completion / equivalent education

5 years trade experience

Tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Stanford University Golf Course is seeking a highly motivated Auto and Equipment Mechanic to diagnose problems and maintain university vehicles and equipment, including golf course machinery. Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, this position is responsible for all phases of a repair operation, from identifying and diagnosing problems, through final testing of the repaired machine, with no direct guidance from a supervisor, taking only the most difficult problems and/or those concerning supply of materials, tools, etc., to the supervisor. The supervisor spot-checkswork during progress. This is an on-site four-month temporary position that may be extended if needed. Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Identify, diagnose, and repair common defects in the mechanical,electrical and hydraulic systems in a variety of vehicles andequipment.

• Drive a tow truck and tow vehicles and equipment.

• Perform maintenance operations such as pre-smog checks, changingtires, dispensing gasoline, cleaning vehicles, etc.

• Order parts and charge out parts appropriately. May maintainparts inventory.

• Maintain inventory records and other appropriaterecords.

• Complete work order documentation

• Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materialsappropriately.

• Adhere to safety rules.

Minimum Education and Experience

Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years’ completion in anapprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and workexperience and/or five years’ work experience in the trade, may includetime spent in apprentice or vocational training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in the repair of gas, diesel and electrically poweredvehicles and equipment.

• Knowledge of safety practices consistent with industry standardand practices.

• Basic computer system knowledge for work order and timeentry

• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment, including powertools and testing equipment.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Valid California Class C Non-commercial Driver’s License.

If driving fuel truck must acquire and maintain a valid CommercialDriver’s License with related endorsements.