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Posting Details

Working Title EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Position Number 00876A

Department MOTOR VEH POOL

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description

To maintain the University fleet of vehicles and equipment, in good mechanical and safe operating condition by performing preventive maintenance and necessary mechanical repairs. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of motor vehicle engine operation and repair principles. Considerable skill in the use of hand and power tools and diagnostic test equipment in the maintenance and repair of equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend technical repair manuals; to perform simple arithmetic calculations and to read gauges and testing devices. Demonstrated analytical ability to diagnose problems and produce solutions to make necessary repairs; to perform routine repairs within industry standards.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Currently possess or must obtain a State Inspection License and at least one (1) ASE certification within 90 days of hire.

Education or training

Some training in automotive repair.

Level and type of experience

Some experience in the general repair of gasoline and/or diesel engines and automotive related mechanical and electrical/electronic systems as a technician.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Currently possess or be able to obtain Commercial Driver’s License with P and M endorsements within 1 year of hire.

Conditions of Employment

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02957

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 05/26/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter