Auto Mechanic II

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Auto Mechanic II for the North Farm in Lexington, KY. You will maintain and repair farm vehicles and equipment, support crops research, and assist with farm maintenance and facilities duties.

The role requires automotive/equipment maintenance experience, ability to use power tools, diagnostic equipment, and manuals. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with some overtime, at 37.5 hours weekly, benefits include health/vision/dental, retirement plans, and paid time

Qualifications

• Pesticide Applicator Certification and CDL preferred.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Strong automotive/equipment maintenance background.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, service and repairs of farm vehicles and equipment.
• Provide farm support for the crops production program.
• Assist with research projects and farm maintenance.
• Handle general facilities duties as needed.

Skills

Pesticide Applicator Certification

CDL

Customer Service

Education

HS

Job description

Auto Mechanic II

Requisition Number RE54965

Department Name 81270:Research Farms

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 40

Salary Range $15.61-24.99/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.

Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (37.5 hours a week) occasional overtime required.

Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a skilled individual to join our team for Auto Mechanic II, at the beautiful off-campus 1800-acre North Farm in Lexington. In this role, you would perform an array of tasks including maintenance, service and repairs of farm vehicles and equipment, provide farm support for the crops production program, assist with research projects, farm maintenance, and other general facilities duties. A strong background in automotive/equipment maintenance and the ability to work with power tools, mechanics hand tools and diagnostic equipment is preferred. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a welcoming work environment and offers excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance. Retirement plans with high contribution match rates, sick time roll-over, paid vacation time, including holidays. Plus an extensive employee discount program. The Research Farms provide a unique workplace that supports agricultural innovation and fosters education for students and staff alike.

For more details about the Research Farms division, visit: Research Farms.

Join us and be part of a team at M-G CAFE and see how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Pesticide Applicator’s Certification & CDL preferred.
• Customer Service experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply 09/01/2026

Our University Community

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