HS

6 yrs

Valid Kentucky's Driver's License required. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification and EPA Section 609 Program Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Confined/cramped spaces; Loud noises; Hazardous situations, conditions, equipment, chemicals, fumes, including contaminants.

May work at various locations on the University Campus, and be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while on-the-job; however, work is generally performed in indoor garage conditions.

Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, hands, and movement of the whole body, such as required in working in and underneath vehicles with inadequate lighting, in awkward and cramped positions.

7:30am- 4:15pm (Monday Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, including weather-related emergencies, requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Reporting to the Garage Superintendent, the Automotive Service Technician:

In addition, this position:

MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS

Demonstrated experience in inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles as well as interacting frequently with customers and a team of technicians and mechanics.

Knowledge and use of electronic and special diagnostic testing equipment; Ability to be physically active (standing, bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out) for long periods and making fast, repeated movements of arms, legs, fingers, hands, and wrists to ensure quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

High School + 6 Years

Associate's Degree + 4 Years — Preferred

Completion of post-secondary technical/skills training program — Preferred

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) [A1 A8] Certification — Highly Desirable

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.