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Mechanic 2

This position is responsible for overhauling and performing complete repairs to all Facility Services mobile equipment such as, but not limited to (cars, vans, pickup trucks, specialty trucks, backhoes, construction equipment, street sweepers, hydraulic man lifts, diesel engines, emergency generators grounds maintenance equipment, etc.) Actual work may be located at various locations throughout campus. In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.
Specific duties are, but not limited to the following:

Job Duties:

45%- Inspect equipment as scheduled for preventive maintenance and perform all necessary functions to keep equipment in a safe operating condition and to prolong the life of the equipment.

10%- Overhaul/repair/rebuild drive line assemblies such as flywheels, clutches, differentials, transmissions, UV joints, swing bearings, PTO gearboxes, etc.

10%- Perform overhauls as well as minor repairs to mechanical equipment such as engines (gasoline and diesel) lift mechanisms on construction equipment, sweeper mechanisms, winches, etc.

10%- Use electronic test equipment such as a Diagnostic System 4000 Computer, voltmeters, ohmmeters, etc. to test circuits on the above equipment as well as other electronic circuits such as blowers, cooling fans, safety devices or other warning/protective circuits/relays.

10%- Consult wiring diagrams and other technical data to diagnose problems and make repairs as needed to electronic ignition systems on service trucks as well as starter relays and warning systems on emergency generators (24 volt system) as well as electric over hydraulic relays to lift trucks and other construction equipment and street sweepers

5%- Assists with repair of hydraulic systems such as those on hydraulic lift gates, man lifts, backhoe loaders, bucket trucks, and hydraulic brake systems.

5%- Diagnose problems, replace components and perform complete overhaul/rebuild of vehicular air conditioning systems by replacing components such as condensers, evaporators, compressors, driers, orifices, etc.

5%- Provide feedback to supervisory personnel to order parts as needed for repairs or to restock parts needed on a regular basis. Provide assistance to other mechanics or other craft personnel as necessary to repair mechanical equipment when needed. Perform other related duties as required.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Drivers License

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103390

Mechanic 3This position is responsible for overhauling and performing complete repairs to all Facility Services mobile equipment such as, but not limited to (cars, vans, pickup trucks, specialty trucks, backhoes, construction equipment, street sweepers, hydraulic man lifts, diesel engines, emergency generators grounds maintenance equipment, etc.) Actual work may be located at various locations throughout campus. In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.
Specific duties are, but not limited to the following:

Job Duties:

25%- Inspect equipment as scheduled for preventive maintenance and perform all necessary functions to keep equipment in a safe operating condition and to prolong the life of the equipment.

15%- Overhaul/repair/rebuild drive line assemblies such as flywheels, clutches, differentials, transmissions, UV joints, swing bearings, PTO gearboxes, etc.

10%- Perform overhauls as well as minor repairs to mechanical equipment such as engines (gasoline and diesel) lift mechanisms on construction equipment, sweeper mechanisms, winches, etc.

10%-Repair hydraulic systems such as those on hydraulic lift gates, man lifts, backhoe loaders, bucket trucks, and hydraulic brake systems.

10%- Diagnose problems, replace components and perform complete overhaul/rebuild of vehicular air conditioning systems by replacing components such as condensers, evaporators, compressors, driers, orifices, etc.

10%- Provide feedback to supervisory personnel to order parts as needed for repairs or to restock parts needed on a regular basis. Provide assistance to other mechanics or other craft personnel as necessary to repair mechanical equipment when needed. Perform other related duties as required.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Drivers License

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103370

Additional Job Description:
Competencies:None
Special Instructions:Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Robert Kennedy at rkennedy@lsu.edu.

A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):Y
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications

MECHANIC 2:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience as a mechanic.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training as a mechanic from a trade school, vocational-technical school, or military school will substitute for the required experience. Training will be credited in six month increments.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

MECHANIC 3:

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience as a mechanic.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Training as a mechanic from a trade school, vocational-technical school, or military school will substitute for the required experience. Training will be credited in six month increments.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To perform skilled maintenance and repair of small engines and mobile equipment.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a Mechanic Supervisor or higher level maintenance personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Mechanic 1 by the presence of independent responsibility on major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, etc.

Differs from Mechanic 3 by the absence of responsibility for repair and overhaul of complex or specialized systems such as hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and/or electronic systems on mobile or stationary equipment.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related activities on vehicles and heavy construction equipment.

Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.

Locates causes of malfunction through inspection of major component parts such as gears, rings, pistons, rods, gaskets, crank shafts, valves, seals, etc. Orders and installs replacement parts.

Connects repaired units to related mechanisms, and adjusts systems to proper operation.

Connects fuel, hydraulic, and oil systems and make adjustments to assure proper operation.

Uses grinding and seating equipment, clutch pilot tools, gear pulling tools, and common hand tools.

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