Grounds Equipment Mechanic - 527674

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $19.33 - Midpoint : $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department / Organization : 504103 - Grounds

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 : 00am to 2 : 30pm

Job Summary : The Grounds Equipment Mechanic performs general and preventative maintenance and repair on small to medium size gasoline / diesel powered equipment including mowers, tractors, and other small mechanical equipment. Works from schematics. Maintains service records. Makes service calls. Drives from site-to-site.

Required Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in this trade; OR trade school certification and two (2) years of experience in this trade.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Must have a valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications : Welding experience.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.