Description

The Fleet Ambassador performs a variety of tasks to assist the mission of Facilities Management in serving the University of Virginia Community.

Duties include:

• Working in the field to serve as a customer service representative.
• Aiding with the transport of fleet vehicles across grounds,
• Driving staff across grounds,
• Assisting with the detailing and refueling of vehicles,
• Greeting customers and assist with their needs.
• Transporting people, vehicles and materials around the surrounding area.
• Obtaining estimates for services as directed.
• Delivering and picking up vehicles to and from service providers.
• Observing and reporting vehicle maintenance/repair needs.
• Coordinating with and accommodating users of vehicles to meet vehicle maintenance and repair requirements.
• Monitoring and reporting vehicle condition to ensure safety.
• Refueling and detailing vehicles upon request.
• Providing shipping and receiving assistance to Materials-Receiving Division as required.
• Collecting and verifying data as assigned.
• Preparing new vehicles for service.
• Preparing vehicles for disposal.

Additional duties may include the commissioning and decommissioning of State Vehicles, trips to various vendors for parts and service of vehicles, and the movement of equipment to various locations. Other duties may be assigned.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current r esume and cover letter . Search on requisition number: R0025941

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require a DMV check . (SPAKA & DMV)

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: At least 8 months of experience. Student experience may be considered.

Licensure: State of Virginia Driver's License. Must have zero or a positive point balance on license and 2 years driving experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires walking around the fleet lot, driving a transit unit, manipulating cleaning equipment, and lifting equipment or parts as necessary. Must have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Preferred experience:

Previous customer service experience

Previous experience detailing vehicles

Varies by assignment.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Due to the scope of President Biden's Executive Order 14042 issued in early September, all University employees, including remote employees, must receive their final vaccination dose by January 4, 2022, unless they have a University-approved religious or medical exemption. The University has updated policy SEC-045 to reflect these new requirements.

If hired by the Academic Division , excluding School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to be vaccinated by January 4, 2022. Academic employees may apply for a University-approved medical or religious exemption.

Note: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how vaccination requirements will apply to you, please visit the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements webpage.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.