Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital planning and space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $48 million, manages a capital project portfolio of approximately $500 million, and employs nearly 300 full-time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Fleet Services Technical Staff Supervisor, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician performs operational level heavy duty vehicular and equipment maintenance and repair duties.

The Heavy Duty Equipment Technician inspects, maintains, repairs, diagnoses, adjusts, and replaces mechanical and electrical components on University-owned vehicles and equipment. Vehicles and equipment maintained include passenger sedans, light duty trucks, vans (both passenger and cargo), medium duty and heavy duty trucks, fire and police vehicles, passenger transport buses, tractors and landscape maintenance equipment, street sweepers, standby generators (1-kw to 150-kw), and other vehicles and equipment used in the day to day operations of the University. Systems and sub-systems maintained and repaired include but are not limited to the following : engine, transmission, ignition, fuel delivery, charging and starting, exhaust, electrical, drive-train, braking systems (both hydraulic and air actuated), air comfort, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems.

The incumbent will also perform fabrication and welding duties, operate and maintain shop tools and equipment, and document work performed. Additional duties include TIG, MIG, Arc, and Fuel / Gas welding, cutting, burning, and shearing of various metals, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast aluminum.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $40.27-$50.09 / hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits

Schedule Information :

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time : 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week : Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes : Day

Employee Classification : Career appointment

Job End Date : None

Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation : Service Employees (SX)

Job Code Classification : HVY DUTY EQUIP TCHN (008476)

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

65% - Maintenance / Repair / Metal Fabrication

15% - Diagnostic

10% - Equipment Operation

10% - Record Keeping

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