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Join a leading university team as a Vehicle Maintenance Assistant in Raleigh, NC. You'll ensure rental vehicles are clean and well-maintained while providing excellent customer service and operational support to the Motor Pool. This role supports a dynamic university environment focused on community engagement and operational excellence.
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Department: 480501 - UHR Temporary Services
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Essential Job Duties:
This position will prepare rental vehicles for motor pool customers and university owned vehicles and equipment.
+ Conduct light vehicle maintenance and provide assistance to the motor pool and fuel island customers on a daily basis
+ Ensure each vehicle is cleaned inside and out; all fluids are at the specified levels and all tire pressures (including spare) are correct.
+ Perform minor Preventative Maintenance replacing light bulbs and windshield wipers, filling out vehicle preparation checklist for each vehicle cleaned.
+ Will keep wash bay clean and organized, maintaining an inventory of car cleaning supplies and keeping supply cabinets organized
+ Maintaining water reclaim system for our car wash. Conducting monthly inspections of car wash and fuel island.
+ Driving vehicles to/from the Motor Pool area.
+ Position will require superior attention to detail in performing light maintenance and cleaning (interior/exterior) of various types of cars, vans, trucks, and equipment in our Motor Pool fleet.
+ Inspect the vehicles for damage, equipment problems or failure and inform Supervisor and/or bus dispatcher
+ Drive and park vehicles on lot as needed
+ Fill gasoline tank and check fill levels of all fluids
+ Drive 15-passenger van for extended periods of time.
+ Able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other duties as needed
Required Qualifications:
+ Courteously assist customers, staff and co-workers in a positive and professional manner.
+ Ensure vehicles are clean and free of any unwanted debris.
+ Greet customers with a smile and a welcoming manner. Treat customers with courtesy and respect.
+ Treat co-workers, staff and management with courtesy and respect.
+ Contribute and maintain a positive and productive work culture.
+ Report difficult interpersonal situations as appropriate. Listen to instructions and ask necessary questions to complete a given task.
+ Provide background information on appropriate thought processes or procedures to ensure understanding.
+ Listen to and understand what co-workers are trying to communicate (from their perspective) in order to offer reasonable feedback, solutions or advice. Listen to and understand what co-workers are trying to communicate (from their perspective) in order to offer reasonable feedback, solutions, and/or advice.
+ Effectively communicate service, process and/or procedure information to staff/clients/visitors.
+ Actively listen to understand-instructions, issues and/or concerns.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Required license or certification:
Valid NC Driver’s License
Position Number: 48SM93
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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