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Hourly Range

Schedule: M-F 6a-230p

Last Date Bids Accepted: Monday, 2/9/26 at 5:00 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Performs special assignments of a non‐routine nature under very limited supervision. 
2.  Under the direction of the supervisor, assumes general responsibility for the completion of the complex assignments. 
3.  Inspects the work of others, on his job, and recommends changes. 
4.  Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments. 
5.  Prioritizes and schedules repair work with supervisor. 
6.  Secures materials, supplies and equipment. 
7.  Estimates spare parts required and maintains stock replacement and inventory. 
8.  Follows assembly drawings, specifications and instructions received from equipment manufacturers in the process of making repairs when available. 
9.  Maintains preventive maintenance forms used in recording repairs, fuel and oil consumption, operating hours/miles, man hours and parts used in maintaining equipment. 
10. Maintains equipment repair areas in a clean, orderly fashion with tools and equipment organized so that they are readily available. 
11. Welds and cuts parts together using arc welding and gas equipment. 
12. Adjusts and sharpens equipment for proper operation. 
13. Assembles, installs and repairs all equipment used by the division. 
14. Cleans equipment with steam cleaners on a regularly scheduled basis and prior to making repairs. Touches‐up, paints, and performs bodywork. 
15. Directs lower labor grade employees assigned. Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods. Observes safety standards and practices. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

16. Contingent upon operational needs, in addition to assigned base maintenance location can be required to work at other Yale grounds maintenance locations or road service calls.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and four or more years of experience performing both vehicular and equipment mechanical repair work in a grounds maintenance related setting.  
Hydraulic systems repair experience and documented diesel repair experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

1.  Must Maintain ASE certification in the following: automotive brakes, automotive engine performance, and one other ASE certificate from the ASE Test Prep Choices. 
2.  Must maintain a welding certificate or equivalent in arc, mig and acetylene/oxygen.  
3.  Must hold valid CT motor vehicle driver's license (CDL).

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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