Equipment Mechanic

Colorado State University; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Híbrido; USD 51 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic to maintain and repair university vehicles and equipment. The role focuses on tractors, mowers, and carts under 8,000 lbs, with occasional heavier equipment support and snow removal duties during winter.

The position is frontline non-supervisory, but may involve task assignments and training of apprentices. Pre-employment checks and valid Colorado driver's license (CDL-B within 1 year) are required.

Qualificações

• Two years of related education, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Transcripts may be required if education is used to meet experience.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnostics and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Preventative maintenance including inspections, lubrication, and tune-ups.
• Accurate time, material usage and services in fleet management systems.

Conhecimentos

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Heavy equipment maintenance

Formação académica

Two years of related education/apprenticeship

Ferramentas

Fleet management systems

Welding equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

# Job DescriptionThis position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026.## **Position Location and Supervision**The position is located Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department. This position does not have formal supervisory authority. This full-time, non-exempt position. ## **Unit Statement**Services include engineering, design, renovations, and maintenance of building structures, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection, HVAC/R, plumbing, keyless access, door operators, custodial services, waste and recycling, landscaping, and paving. Operations also manages district energy and utility systems, and provides campus support for facility use and access.Facilities Management | Colorado State University## **Position Summary**Position provides maintenance and repairs to Colorado State University vehicles and equipment. Work is primarily performed on tractors/mowers/carts with a GVWR under 8,000lbs, but can at times assist with heavy equipment or snow removal equipment repairs when needed.This is a frontline, non-supervisory role regarding direct employee discipline. However, in a lead capacity, the mechanic may be tasked with assigning tasks, training apprentices, and checking the quality of work performed by lower-tier staff.This position will not have any subordinates. ## **Specific duties include, but are not limited to:*** Diagnostics and Repair: Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.* Disassemble, repair, or overhaul engines, transmissions, and braking systems.* Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, lubrications, and tune-ups to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend asset life.* Record Keeping**:** Accurately track time, material usage, and services performed using computerized fleet management systems. ## **Conditions of Employment*** Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires.)* Pre-employment Physical - extra heavy lifting.* Valid driver's license - Colorado regular – Ability to obtain a CDL class B with air brakes within 1 year of hire* Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.* Shift Work - Snow removal outside normal business hours.* In-person## **Minimum Qualifications:***To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:*## **Education and Experience:**A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.*\\*Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application if using education in lieu of experience*## **Preferred Qualifications:***The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:** *Knowledge of and experience servicing golf carts, turf carts and/or UTV's** *Experience servicing grounds equipment such as mowers, aerators, etc.** *Experience servicing mid to large heavy equipment such as Bobcats, loaders, tractors, etc.** *Experience with welding and fabrication*## **Application Documents:*** Resume* Cover Letter* Unofficial or Official Transcripts (required if utilizing education in place of experience)## Salary Range$51,360-61,632