Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Auto Shop Student Assistant

Department
Facilities - Grounds

Terms and Hours
Part time student employment, up to 20 hrs/wk

Job Category
Student Employment

Hourly Wage
Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.30)

Job Summary

The University Auto Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the University auto fleet (40+), and heavy equipment, which includes preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. This position reports to the Grounds Manager and will assistant the Auto Mechanic in general equipment maintenance and care, shop and inventory organization, driving for parts pick up, taking vehicles to DEQ, etc.

Core Duties

Assist Auto Mechanic with:

• With maintenance of campus fleet and equipment
• Cleaning and organization of campus fleet and Auto shop
• Running for parts and shuttling vehicles to service vendors
• Parts and inventory management, including some data entry.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to think through and solve problems in real-time
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive University vehicles on campus
• Must consent to a driving record background check
• Ability to learn and abide by safety policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and interest
• Previous experience with basic vehicle or motorized equipment maintenance.
• Previous experience using basic hand tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work on your feet and be mobile for extended periods of time
• Comfortable in working in a not fully climatized garage, and getting dirty.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
SE842-2023

Number of Vacancies
2

Estimated Start Date
11/05/2025

Open Date
10/23/2025

Close Date
12/15/2025