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Union Gospel Mission Motors

Job Title: Automotive Technician -MID LEVEL

Job Overview:

We are looking for technicians who are energetic, upbeat, and have a positive attitude. The technicians we are looking for have to seek solutions to tough problems with a strong passion for doing what's right for our customers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Technicians use their knowledge & skills to diagnose and repair vehicles for sale.
• Continuously build experience as an automotive technician across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles.
• Complete full, accurate, and honest vehicle evaluations.
• Work closely with the Service Manager and/or Inventory Manager to accurately. communicate needed repairs and estimates for completion.
• Maintain accurate time keeping using electronic job clock.
• Work as part of a team to troubleshoot difficult-to-diagnose vehicle concerns.
• Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Work together with other Technicians to solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver distinguished results.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude, be teachable and have a desire to serve.
• 3+ years of experience as an automotive technician (ASE Certification(s) a plus).
• Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs of all makes/models of vehicles.
• Meet or exceed hourly flat-rate and production goals.
• Aptitude for learning additional skills and processes.
• Professional appearance and strong communication
• A desire for long-term career development

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis; occasionally more than 50lbs.
• Be able to work with tools on vehicles lifted above their head.
• Work in tight spaces as dictated by the vehicle's needed repair.
• Have the needed dexterity in order to efficiently use hand tools.
• Walk/stand for the majority of their workday.
• Drive manual transmissions vehicles.
• Efficiently navigate a computer.

Requirement:

Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.

REQUIREMENTS

Daily Duties:

• Go over assigned work with the Service Manager each morning.
• Participate in daily devotional and/or team building meetings.
• Produce high quality work and perform a quality control inspection on every vehicle, including test drives where necessary.
• Communicate with the Service Manager and/or Inventory Manager regarding any questionable repairs.
• Comply with the dealership's policy for establishing flat rate time for all repair work and maintenance services.
• Perform all mechanical repair work in the area(s) of the shop designated by management.
• Clock on/off every repair order using the Shop Management System to accurately reflect the amount of time spent on each job. 100% accuracy is necessary.
• Provide complete and accurate written explanations on the repair order to describe the recommended repairs and work that was performed.
• Provide complete vehicle information for special order parts including part details.
• Utilize the appropriate check sheets while performing vehicle evaluations.
• Maintain assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Participate in cleaning the group area daily before departing from work.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and uniform standards per departmental policies.
• Show common courtesy to all customers and dealership personnel.
• Provide the administrative assistance necessary to complete Goodwill repair orders and other tasks assigned by management.
• Maintain accurate company time clock activity.

Weekly Duties:

• Pre-close Internal repair orders at the end of each week.
• Clean all weekly assigned areas.
• Review company time clock activity.

Other:

• Participate in technician training as assigned by management and utilize it to the best of one's ability (active participation in the ASE Certification program is highly encouraged).
• Work hours and break times are designated by management. It is expected that each tech will arrive in time to start working at the designated time.
• Consistently achieve the production objectives set by management.
• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner. Handle all toxic chemicals and hazardous waste per dealership's policies and procedures.