Auto Shop Student Assistant

University of Portland

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Portland is seeking a part-time student employee to support the university auto mechanic. The role maintains the campus auto fleet (40+ vehicles) and heavy equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm. Duties include driving for parts, keeping the shop and inventory organized, and assisting with DEQ-related tasks as needed. This is a minimum 15 hrs/week student position.

Qualifications

Think through and solve problems in real time.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive University vehicles on campus.
Consent to a driving record background check.
Ability to learn and abide by safety policies and procedures.
Mechanical aptitude and interest; experience with basic vehicle or motorized equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assist Auto Mechanic with maintenance of campus fleet and equipment.
Clean and organize campus fleet and Auto shop.
Run for parts and shuttle vehicles to service vendors.
Manage parts and inventory, including some data entry.
Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Background check

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Terms and Hours Part time student employment, minimum 15 hrs/wk

Job Category

Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Job Summary

The University Auto Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the University auto fleet (40+), and heavy equipment, which includes preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. This position reports to the Grounds Manager and will assistant the Auto Mechanic in general equipment maintenance and care, shop and inventory organization, driving for parts pick up, taking vehicles to DEQ , etc. Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm.

Core Duties

Assist Auto Mechanic with:

With maintenance of campus fleet and equipment
Cleaning and organization of campus fleet and Auto shop
Running for parts and shuttling vehicles to service vendors
Parts and inventory management, including some data entry.
Other relevant tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to think through and solve problems in real-time
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive University vehicles on campus
Must consent to a driving record background check
Ability to learn and abide by safety policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications