Garage Mechanic

Connecticut College; New London (CT); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Connecticut College is seeking a full-time Garage Mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles and grounds-keeping equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and overhauling machinery, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications include a combination of education and experience in engine mechanic duties, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Compensation starts at $27.18 per hour with full benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience providing skilled journey-level mechanic knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep records.
• Work independently with little direction under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul automotive vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep records.
• Order parts, supplies, and maintain spare inventory.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Valid driver’s license

Estimate labor and material costs

Lift up to 50 pounds unaided

Education

Demonstrated knowledge of skilled journey-level engine mechanic duties

Tools

CMMS (maintenance management system)

Job description

Position Title: Garage Mechanic

Department: Custodial Services

Type: Non Exempt, Appointment Type (A), Continuing, Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Number of Weeks per Year: 52

Benefits: Full Benefits Eligible

Job Description

Maintain, repair and overhaul automotive vehicles and grounds‑keeping equipment with gasoline, diesel or electric engines or motors and associated mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronically controlled systems.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, disassemble, repair, replace, and/or rebuild components of automotive systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, carbureted & electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, charging & starting systems, power steering, power assisted systems, braking systems, and electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other assemblies; make independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and accepted trade practices.
• Isolate and repair malfunctions using visual and auditory examinations and test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multi‑meters, and precision feeler and dial gauges.
• Service and repair grounds‑keeping equipment such as mowers, sweepers, blowers, vacuums, edgers, line trimmers, spray equipment, heavy equipment including loaders, backhoes, bobcats, and lifts.
• Develop procedures and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, grounds‑keeping equipment and emergency generators, including oil and lubricants changes, inspections, filter replacements, belt adjustments, and setting up PM schedules using the department’s maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Order, dispense, and inventory fuel and lubricants while maintaining consumption records.
• Renew vehicle registrations and emission inspections in compliance with motor vehicle regulations.
• Estimate repair costs and order parts, supplies, and equipment while maintaining a spare parts inventory.
• Keep the garage clean and free of hazards while complying with OSHA, EPA, and other safety requirements.
• Perform pre‑treatment and snow and ice removal as needed.

Education and Skills

• Combination of education and experience providing demonstrated knowledge of skilled journey‑level engine mechanic duties.
• Ability to read and write English, communicate effectively, and keep written and computer records.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment safely.
• Ability to estimate labor and material costs.
• Work independently with little direction and under pressure.
• Interact with a wide variety of people from all aspects of the College and community.
• Lift up to 50 pounds unaided.
• Available for call back for snow and other campus emergencies.

Physical Demands

Must lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Must be available for call notifies in emergencies such as snow removal.

Compensation

Salary Range: $27.18 per hour. Connecticut College offers fair and competitive compensation; final offer will reflect experience, education, and pay structure.