Campus Equipment & Small Engine Technician

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 60,431,000 - 80,088,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

University of Richmond seeks a skilled technician to inspect, maintain, and repair university vehicles and equipment powered by gas, diesel, electric, propane, and/or hybrid. The role covers small engine and landscape equipment, routine maintenance, and driving/field service across campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of experience, and 2 years of technical training. This full-time, on-site position located near Richmond, VA offers a Grade 5 hourly pay range and

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of technical training (Preferred).
• 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance and/or repair.

Responsibilities

• Repairs small engines including but not limited to pressure washers, landscaping equipment, generators and other various gasoline, diesel, and battery equipment.
• Performs monthly battery checks on university golf carts across campus.
• Repair or replace engines, carburetors, fuel systems, ignition components, belts, bearings, clutches, and other components.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble engines and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on small engine equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of any small engine or golf carts that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon.
• Provides accurate and timely vehicle maintenance and repairs of university vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on vehicles.
• Notifies supervisor of any vehicles that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon.
• Communicates with the vehicle/equipment customer about diagnosis and repair.
• Inputs and works with supervisor/office admin entering new equipment into work order system.
• Documents notes in the work order system on each vehicle or piece of equipment after work is completed to track history of service for each vehicle.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostics

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Lifts

Tire changing equipment

Alignment machines

Scan tools

Job description

University of Richmond seeks a skilled technician to inspect, maintain, and repair university vehicles and equipment powered by gas, diesel, electric, propane, and/or hybrid. The role covers small engine and landscape equipment, routine maintenance, and driving/field service across campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of experience, and 2 years of technical training. This full-time, on-site position located near Richmond, VA offers a Grade 5 hourly pay range and