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Automotive Technician Normal, Illinois, Illinois, United States

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Automotive Technician
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Posting Duration 10/15/2026 - 10/26/2026
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Garage Foreman, performs work as an Automotive Technician. This position will perform mechanical work in the Facilities Services Fleet Garage Services area.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Valid driver’s license (see NOTE)

3. Any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the following categories:

A. Coursework in automotive body repair, automotive mechanics technology, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
-30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
-Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
-90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

B.-Successful completion of a certification test by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) equals one (1) year (12 months).

C. Professional (i.e., full-service commercial, military, governmental, educational) work experience performing general mechanical work on various types of vehicles.

4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

NOTE: Need to have at time of hire or obtain a Class C Non-CDL license within five (5) months from date of hire.


Salary

$27.39 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address 718 W Coleege Ave
Comments Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

If using certifications and/or education to qualify, college transcripts (may be unofficial) must be faxed, mailed, delivered to Human Resources, or uploaded under optional documents prior to the posting close date.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be sent by fax, mailed or delivered to Human Resources by the deadline date indicated on the posting.

Fax: (309) 438-0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 1110.