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Location: Loudonville, NY Category: Administrative and Staff Positions Posted On: Mon Jul 29 2024 Job Description:

Perform specialized mechanical duties in the inspection, maintenance and repair of functional parts of automobile equipment and machinery; provide technical guidance and direction to mechanic. To provide the college with all phases of vehicle and small engine repair in a reasonable time frame, highest quality, and to assist the Lead Mechanic with daily management of the Vehicle Repair Shop. Duties include, but are not limited to providing maintenance of the College fleet consisting of approximately 50 automotive units, 20 construction equipment units, and 50 pieces of lawn and miscellaneous equipment. Work on vehicles and equipment will range from routine preventive maintenance to sophisticated diagnostic work and associated repairs and major repairs including replacement of primary equipment components (engines, transmissions, etc.). Assists the Facilities Manager and Lead Mechanic to perform all Vehicle Repair Shop administrative duties including fueling operations and NYS registrations. Experience with vehicle and equipment repair vendors and ordering parts is also required. Must be able to work independently and to learn and apply new initiatives related to the automotive field.

Salary: $ 23.21/hour*

*The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements:

The Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic must have a high school diploma or the equivalent (Associate's degree preferred), and 3 or more years of relative experience; considerable knowledge of vehicles, how they perform when working correctly in order to diagnosis problems. Knowledge and familiarity of various equipment and tools including computerized diagnostic testing equipment is also required. Excellent communication skills are needed to interact with members of the college campus and contracted businesses.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Benefits*:

Siena College offers a generous benefit (https://www.siena.edu/employment-opportunities/siena-benefits/) package to eligible full-time employees. The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission (https://www.siena.edu/visit/about/mission/) and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.