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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Equipment Mechanic 3 (Motor Pool), Parking and Transportation Services [R0149882]

ROLE of the POSITION

Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify fleet equipment comprised of a variety of light, medium, and heavy automotive and maintenance equipment as well as specialized mechanical equipment and machinery including landscape equipment, computerized testing equipment, and diesel-fueled electric power generators.

Under general supervision, incumbents function as a lead worker for lower-level skilled Equipment Mechanics on a regular basis by providing training and technical assistance, work assignment and review, and providing input to performance evaluations. 

Working knowledge of: equipment systems and operating characteristics of equipment; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of automotive and maintenance equipment; equipment safety, safe work methods, and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. 

Ability to: read and understand service manuals, operating systems manuals, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and policy and procedure manuals; set priorities which reflect the relative importance of job assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other sources of technical information.

Skill in: improvising as necessary to perform repairs in the field; repairing, rebuilding, and modifying all components of vehicles/equipment including rebuilding transmissions and performing extensive electrical and fuel system diagnosis and repair; performing maintenance and repair work on air conditioning and hydraulic systems; performing repairs on automatic and manual transmissions and power trains, automotive emission controls, and ignition systems; the use of tools, gauges, and special