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Title: Fleet Mechanic II

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday-Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and/or repair tasks in a repair shop or in the field as assigned by a Fleet Mechanic I or Automotive Supervisor. Work is of average difficulty and is performed on automotive, transit fleet vehicles, and/or special vehicles and equipment that are gasoline, diesel and/or propane powered, with varying degrees of supervision based upon aptitude and skills required.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree in Automotive Technology

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Car/small vehicle repair.  Under general supervision perform and/or assist with major mechanical repairs such as transmission and engine rebuild on university vehicles and equipment.  Perform complete brake jobs on cars and medium duty trucks. Perform minor mechanical repairs on small engines and equipment such as water pumps, fuel pumps and alternators.
• Scheduled Maintenance. Repair, mount, balance and install tires. Complete Preventative Maintenance checks and repairs. Wash vehicles.  Pick up and deliver vehicles and parts. 
• Miscellaneous projects. Perform shop housekeeping duties maintaining a safe work environment. Conduct installation and removal of auxiliary equipment such as police radios and other equipment in university police vehicles. Make welding repairs and fabricate small metal projects.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Rotation 24/7 on call every 6 weeks for a 2 week period.