Automotive/Equipment Mechanic

The California State University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Pomona campus (Cal Poly Pomona) seeks a skilled automotive/equipment mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and associated tasks on university vehicles and equipment at the Pomona location. The role requires journey-level mechanical skills, knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to read drawings and fabricate parts.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs on engines, brakes, and drive trains, maintaining shop

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform skilled repairs on automotive/equipment
• Thorough knowledge of automotive/mechanical systems and tools
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings and fabricate parts
• Knowledge of wiring, electrical theory and engine principles
• Ability to diagnose mechanical/electrical malfunctions and estimate time/materials

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Carry out repairs including engine, brake, electrical, and drive-line systems
• Maintain shop/tools and keep equipment clean and safe
• Provide instruction to assistants and document work performed

Skills

Driver's license

Journey-level mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Brake and engine overhaul

Welding and fabrication

Record-keeping skills

Reading/writing and arithmetic

Education

ASE certification

Tools

Blueprints

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tools

Computerized records systems

Job description

Job no: 562862
Work type: Staff
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Vehicle/Equipment Preventative Maintenance:

• Perform preventative maintenance services consistent with the automobile/equipment maintenance and repair industry.
• Work performed includes, but is not limited to: Motor oil and filter changes, automatic transmission services, battery servicing, cooling system services, chassis lubrication, differential services, engine tune-ups, fuel injection system servicing, hydraulic fluid replacement, vehicle cleaning, and preventative maintenance record keeping.

Vehicle/Equipment Repair:

• Perform repair work consistent with the automobile/equipment maintenance and repair industry.
• Work performed includes, but is not limited to: Automatic transmission repairs, body and body system repairs, brake system repairs, chassis/suspension/steering system repairs, drive line system repairs, electrical system repairs, engine repairs, fabricating/machining/welding, hydraulic system repairs, tire repair/mounting/balancing, and repair record keeping.

Repair Shop Maintenance and Repair:

• Care for and maintain shop and shop equipment consistent with the automobile/equipment maintenance and repair industry.
• Work performed includes, but is not limited to: Care, maintenance and repair of shop tools and equipment, general housekeeping of assigned areas, inspection and documentation of building equipment and systems, inspection and documentation of vehicle/equipment fueling stations.

Vehicle Recovery and Transportation:

• Provide vehicle recovery and transportation consistent with the automobile/equipment maintenance and repair industry.
• Work performed includes, but is not limited to: The recovery and towing of vehicles/equipment using a flatbed tow truck, the recovery and towing of vehicles/equipment using a tow truck wheel lift device, and the transportation of vehicles/equipment over the road for the purpose of sublet repair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid California Drivers License Required
• The 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 or equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard apprenticeship program.
• Work requires thorough knowledge of automotive and/or equipment mechanics including electrical systems and brake and engine overhaul; thorough knowledge of methods, tools, materials, equipment and computerized systems used in the maintenance, adjustment and repair of engines, equipment and accessories; 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; diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions; perform a variety of skilled repairs on equipment; work from blueprints, drawings and sketches to fabricate parts; perform required welding; inspect vehicles and equipment and determine extent of repairs; estimate cost, time and materials of mechanical work and repairs; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports, provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in one or more relevant automotive service areas.
• Experience maintaining and repairing small equipment, including gas-powered landscape equipment.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy .

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy .

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the Teamsters bargaining unit 6. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5,355 and maximum $7,801 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website .

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy .

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report .

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster .

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [e-mail] . For more information, go to Employment Notices .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: Oct 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time