Maintenance and Motor Pool Assistant/Driver

Loyola University, United States

Updated: about 18 hours ago
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Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Maintenance and Motor Pool Assistant/Driver
Job Category Staff
Office/Department Parking and Transportation
Work Environment Onsite
Location York Rd
Staff Job Type Full-time
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:
Position Summary and Duties
Responsible for performing light shuttle and vehicle maintenance (changing flat tires, jump starts, bulb and wiper replacement, cleaning, etc.), transport University vehicles to and from service providers. The incumbent must have a CDL with passenger endorsement, as they will also drive commercial buses and shuttles to and from third party service providers and drive university charters and shuttle routes as directed by department supervisors.
Essential job functions:
  • Clean, fuel and maintain Motor Pool fleet daily. Track and schedule preventive maintenance and emissions testing. Perform weekly safety checks on all vehicles and facilitate repairs. Change light bulbs, tires, wipers, and batteries as needed in Motor Pool fleet and Bus fleet. Drive vehicles or buses to and from third party service providers as needed. File copies of all maintenance records in appropriate vehicle binder and/or in online maintenance record in Fleet software.


  • Drive campus shuttles and charters as directed. Safely drive our students, faculty and staff around campus and other locations as needed, following all campus and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) regulations in our 14, 25 and 40 passenger buses. Ensure a safe, welcoming and comfortable experience for our passengers. Perform all CDL driver requirements, including daily fueling, cleaning, driver related maintenance, pre and post trip inspections, and yearly physicals. Provide superior customer service by having a friendly disposition, keeping the bus at a comfortable temperature, and providing a smooth ride. Being a team member by being courteous to the other drivers and staff, clear and timely communication, reporting on time and keeping an eye out for safety issues.
  • Use computer reservation system to check vehicle reservations. Work with Enterprise for rental vehicles’ pick up and return, making sure rental vehicles are clean and re-fueled.
  • Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

This position is budgeted at $19 to $22 per hour. Pay is based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
At least three years of experience with light vehicle maintenance and a minimum of two years driving experience.
Vocational or technical training
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with B, P and Air Brake endorsements and a good driving record. Able to problem solve and work independently.
Familiarity with Baltimore City and the Loyola University Community.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, a variety of software applications, and Outlook.
Great customer service skills.
Team Player.
Must be able to successfully complete driver’s clearance process for insurability.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings as required.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
Work requires some physical exertion such as periods of standing; recurring bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds; and the operation of motor vehicles. Work environment may be somewhat dirty or involve exposure to elements such as dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness; or working around moving parts or machines. Duties may require infrequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Posting Date 03/01/2024
Priority Application Deadline Date
Job Close Date
Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2024
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/7178

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