Grounds Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Small-Engine Expert

brown; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Grounds Fleet Mechanic to repair and maintain campus grounds vehicles, machinery, and equipment. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnostics, fabrication, and repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, emissions, and air-conditioning systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 5+ years as a mechanic and diesel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two to three years of training at an automotive mechanic technical school, or an equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a mechanic at a dealership, garage, or equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain grounds-related vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, fabrication, and repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, emissions, and air-conditioning systems.
• Maintain accurate service records, parts and tool inventories, and a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other related grounds duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diesel systems knowledge

Hydraulic and electrical repairs

Electronics troubleshooting

Education

Automotive technician training / certification

Job description

Brown University is seeking a Grounds Fleet Mechanic to repair and maintain campus grounds vehicles, machinery, and equipment. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnostics, fabrication, and repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, emissions, and air-conditioning systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 5+ years as a mechanic and diesel experience preferred.