Fleet Service Worker 3 (Motor Pool), Parking and Transportation Services

Fleet Service Worker 3 (Motor Pool)

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Fleet Service Worker 3 (Motor Pool), Parking and Transportation Services.

Role of the Position:

The Fleet Service Worker III position supports UNLV's Vehicle Repair Services by performing advanced maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on the university's fleet while also assisting with essential administrative functions such as maintaining accurate service records, coding work orders, tracking parts usage, and supporting recharge-center documentation requirements. This position is critical to ensuring safe, compliant, efficient fleet operations and the long-term sustainability of the department's self-supporting service model.

Incumbents will perform preventive maintenance work on a wide variety of light, medium and heavy equipment from many different manufacturers in accordance with the service requirements and manufacturers' specifications. Complete emission inspections and make required component adjustments; perform repairs such as repairing, rebuilding, or replacing brakes, shocks, U-joints, alternators, water pumps, carburetors, various switches, and gauges, and transmission seals.

Additional duties may include:

• Perform preventive maintenance; tune engines, order parts and make minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper working condition; examine vehicle/equipment records or preventive maintenance schedule to determine the type of service required; complete requisitions for required filters and parts; check fluid levels and add or change fluids as necessary; replace filters from the engine, transmission, hydraulic and fuel systems; lubricate the vehicle/equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; replace spark plugs and wires; replace brakes and adjust ignition timing; replace the distributor cap and rotor; change belts and hoses; charge or replace batteries; replace lamps; repack wheel bearings; conduct safety inspection of systems and components; code repair tasks and maintain records of work performed.
• Repair or replace tires and single or multi-piece rims and wheels which includes removing the tire from the axle; deflating the tire or pumping out the calcium chloride; repairing or replacing the tire; reassembling the tire on the wheel; inflating the tire; balancing and mounting the tire.
• Wash and detail vehicles/equipment to ensure a presentable appearance; steam clean the engine or entire vehicle; clean windows, upholstery, and carpets.
• Provide assistance to mechanics and storekeepers by picking up, delivering, and returning equipment and parts and verifying the accuracy of accompanying invoices and credit memos.
• Reserve vehicles for employees; fuel vehicle/equipment; collect usage data and prepare summary reports; and schedule vehicles/equipment for service.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience which included diagnosing and performing basic vehicle/equipment repairs and adjustments; performing preventive maintenance on a variety of vehicles/equipment; and maintaining vehicle/equipment records and reports; OR one year of experience as a Fleet Service Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition for continuing employment.

Preferred Qualifications

An emissions certification is preferred.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Grade 27, Step 1, salary $48,024.00.

In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 284.170, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks/Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

This recruitment may close prior to the announced closing date below based on volume of applications received.

Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status.

Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on June 15, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women,