Job Information
Boston College Garage Mechanic-Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for maintenance of Boston College vehicles and equipment and other required duties. Prepares parts
requisitions material records and establishes proper parts inventory. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those encountered during work.
Requirements:
Mandatory 3-5 years as an established fleet mechanic at an academic institution, construction company, landscape
maintenance/construction operation, local municipality, golf course, or equivalent
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, fleet management software, and or Boston College software platforms
High school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent
Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions such as factory service bulletins, automotive, light truck,
and heavy construction equipment manuals and memorandums
Maintain any Continuing Education requirements for servicing vehicles
Valid MA driverâs license
Requires technical expertise in the following areas:
Techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing light, medium, and heavy gasoline, alternate fuel, and diesel powered equipment and related components.
Theory, care, and operation of gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines and mechanical components for the maintenance and repair of heavy and other mechanic equipment
Diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work
Repair and overhaul light, medium, and heavy gasoline and diesel-driven powered equipment
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade and their use in the maintenance and repair of heavy and
other mechanical equipment
Preventative Maintenance inspection methods
Methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered
light, medium, and heavy equipment
Safe work methods and safety regulations about the work
Diagnose and repair diagnostic trouble codes
Familiar with State and federal-mandated inspections for vehicles and equipment
Comply with all applicable OSHA/EPA laws and regulations regarding materials waste and storage and handling
Repair and overhaul all-terrain vehicles such as John Deere Gator. Bobcat Toolcat, John Deere Tractor
Must be able to perform calculations, communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason, and analyze.
Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach
above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements.
Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:
Will be exposed to excessive noise
Will be around moving machinery
Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
Will be exposed to dust, fumes, and gasses
Will drive motorized equipment
Will work in confined quarters with proper PPE
Requirements
Requirements:
Mandatory 3-5 years as an established fleet mechanic at an academic institution, construction company, landscape
maintenance/construction operation, local municipality, golf course, or equivalent
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, fleet management software, and or Boston College software platforms
High school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent
Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions such as factory service bulletins, automotive, light truck,
and heavy construction equipment manuals and memorandums
Maintain any Continuing Education requirements for servicing vehicles
Valid MA driverâs license
Requires technical expertise in the following areas:
Techniques and methods of overhauling and repairing light, medium, and heavy gasoline, alternate fuel, and diesel powered equipment and related components.
Theory, care, and operation of gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines and mechanical components for the maintenance and repair of heavy and other mechanic equipment
Diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work
Repair and overhaul light, medium, and heavy gasoline and diesel-driven powered equipment
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade and their use in the maintenance and repair of heavy and
other mechanical equipment
Preventative Maintenance inspection methods
Methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered
light, medium, and heavy equipment
Safe work methods and safety regulations about the work
Diagnose and repair diagnostic trouble codes
Familiar with State and federal-mandated inspections for vehicles and equipment
Comply with all applicable OSHA/EPA laws and regulations regarding materials waste and storage and handling
Repair and overhaul all-terrain vehicles such as John Deere Gator. Bobcat Toolcat, John Deere Tractor
Must be able to perform calculations, communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason, and analyze.
Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach
above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements.
Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:
Will be exposed to excessive noise
Will be around moving machinery
Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
Will be exposed to dust, fumes, and gasses
Will drive motorized equipment
Will work in confined quarters with proper PPE
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .