Auto/Equipment Mechanic
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard apprenticeship program.
- Participation in OSHA required physicals and examinations.
- Certification in automotive and/or mechanical trades is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and diagnose automotive and construction equipment.
- Perform minor-to-major repairs on vehicles and engines.
- Maintain inspection and repair records via computerized systems.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director- Architectural Trades & Auto Services, the Automotive/Equipment Mechanic is assigned to the Auto Shop within the Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations. The position works independently or as part of a team under the general supervision of the Auto Shop Supervisor. The Automotive/Equipment Mechanic performs the full range of skilled journey-level automotive/heavy equipment mechanical work in the overhaul, repair, maintenance, service and adjustment of automotive, heavy maintenance, heavy construction, and other specialty equipment and engines. Incumbents typically inspect, perform diagnostic tests, determine necessary corrective action, and make minor-to-major repairs to automobiles and similar vehicles and/or maintenance and construction equipment, including smog and other regulatory or manufacturer tests. The incumbent uses a computerized maintenance system to ensure preventive maintenance program objectives are met, conducts vehicle inspections, maintains records, and may serve as a campus vehicle inspector.
The Maintenance & Operations unit provides maintenance and operations services to a University campus spread across multiple sites comprised of +150 acres, 81 buildings, and more than size million gross square feet with a fleet of over 590 automobiles or major pieces of equipment requiring maintenance. The Auto Shop is one of seven skilled trades shops within Maintenance & Operations and is comprised of a Supervising Auto/Equipment Mechanic and three Auto/Equipment Mechanics. The Shop reports up through the Supervising Auto/Equipment Mechanic who provides supervision, oversight, and guidance.
- Inspect automotive, maintenance, construction and/or farm equipment to determine necessary corrective action
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems in vehicles and equipment
- Make minor-to-major repairs to automobiles and similar vehicles, engines, and/or to maintenance and construction equipment
- Fabricate, construct and/or modify equipment, mechanical, engine and body parts
- Perform smog tests
- Repair pump and compressor engines
- Maintain vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair records using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems
- Where requested or designated, serve as a campus vehicle inspector
- Operate and maintain tools, machinery and computerized systems used in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of automotive, maintenance and/or construction equipment
- Use computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log
- Report problems and needed repairs to supervisor to be documented and scheduled
- Working knowledge of wiring and electrical theory and engine principles
- Working knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to automotive and other power-driven equipment, including applicable smog regulations
- Must be able to make skilled repairs to applicable automotive, maintenance and/or construction equipment
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions
- Inspect vehicles and equipment and determine extent of repairs
- Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Ability to operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled trade work
- Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications to fabricate parts
- Ability to make rough sketches and to estimate the cost, time and materials of assigned work
- Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems, and to prepare standard reports
- Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, and other equipment (as certified) to successfully complete assignments.
- These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience as an automotive and/or equipment mechanic which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard apprenticeship program
- Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations
A valid driver\'s license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver\'s license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.
- Certification indicating completion of an applicable apprenticeship program in the automotive and/or mechanical trades
- Five years of journey level work experience in the automotive and/or equipment mechanic trades
Classification: Automotive/Equipment Mechanic
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,400/month - $6,528/month (Step 10 - Step 11)
CSU Salary Range: $5,355/month - $7,801/month (Step 1 - Step 20)
San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
All applicants must apply within the specified application period: March 26, 2026 through April 12, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Selected candidates will be placed in one of the following shifts based on operational needs.
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
University Personnel
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408-924-2252
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- All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
San Jose State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.
Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.
San Jose State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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