00589 – Chief Automotive Mechanic

Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Title: 00589 – Chief Automotive Mechanic State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Mgr I Hiring Range: $45,000 - $61,000 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Facilities Management's professional, customer-oriented trades people, mechanics, architects, engineers, and others are well-trained to support the NSU community. The Department of Facilities Management is seeking a dynamic and qualified Chief Mechanic to analyze Automotive Fleet maintenance performance data to develop uniform factors for determining maintenance capabilities in terms of manpower, facilities, and equipment availability. Isolate trends and determine efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and compile methods for improving maintenance planning programming effectiveness and services as Chief Automotive Mechanic. Perform fleet maintenance and operations analysis. Determine feasibility of vehicle and motorized equipment repairs versus replacing worn or defective parts. Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and cleanliness of buses and motor vehicles to insure operation and comfort. Development, maintain and implement planned Preventive Maintenance Program and Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Program, schedules and activities to ensure prolonged life, usefulness and safety of equipment and to minimize breakdowns or failures of mobile equipment. Responsible for supervising all vehicle maintenance personnel. Assist in the training, hiring, promotion and evaluation of employees. Supervises and inspects work of automotive mechanic assistant(s) in the repair and maintenance of automobiles and motorized equipment. Plans and schedules; monitor contract and warranty repairs and status. Review and distribute work orders to the automotive mechanic staff in order that work is performed in a timely manner. Responsible for the requisitioning of parts and services for all university owned and leased motor vehicles and motorized equipment. Prepare and maintain inventory control procedures for keys, tools, equipment and motor vehicles. Maintain equipment inventory and compile gas consumption data. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Extensive years of related experience, technical training, 3. Valid Driver’s license, CDL, certification in vehicle safety inspection, and Certification for 134 Refrigerant handling. 4. Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicle and motorized equipment. 5. The ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions to determine root causes. 6. Considerable knowledge of standard tools and equipment, test equipment procedures and practices used in the repair and preventive maintenance of fleet and motorized equipment. 7. Ability to write routine correspondences, input and track work orders, maintain logs and reports. Additional Considerations 1. The preferred candidate will have a college degree in a related field, 2. At least 1year supervisory experience, corporate or higher education administrative experience or in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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