Campus Fleet Mechanic: Keep Our Vehicles Safe & Reliable

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

18 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Tuition remission for dependents

Retirement contributions

Employee assistance program

Job summary

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University seeks a full-time Mechanic to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair college-owned vehicles and grounds equipment. You will work with the Lead Mechanic to support a diverse fleet including buses, campus vehicles, and maintenance equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient operation across campus transportation services. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and prompt repairs, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in automotive or diesel mechanics or equivalent apprenticeship/experience.
• Experience maintaining automotive, diesel, small engine, or grounds equipment preferred.
• Valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• DOT inspection certification for annual bus inspections or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Welding skills (oxy-acetylene, ARC, MIG) preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and general maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, setup, and repairs on college-owned vehicles and grounds equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair on small engines and equipment per lead mechanic expectations.
• Test vehicles post-repair to ensure safe operation and conduct seasonal maintenance for varying weather conditions.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide emergency repair services as needed, including after-hours.
• Transport passengers by bus, van, or car when no qualified driver is available.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Safety-focused

Reading and following instructions

Education

Associate degree in automotive/diesel mechanics

Equivalent apprenticeship or experience

Job description

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University seeks a full-time Mechanic to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair college-owned vehicles and grounds equipment. You will work with the Lead Mechanic to support a diverse fleet including buses, campus vehicles, and maintenance equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient operation across campus transportation services. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and prompt repairs, with the ability to