Heavy-Duty Grounds Equipment Technician

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Transit pass

Job summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder invites applications for a Grounds Equipment Mechanic. This in-person role maintains light to heavy-duty grounds machinery, leads repair tasks, manages parts inventory, and schedules preventive maintenance for the Outdoor Services team within a safety-conscious campus environment.

The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, repair cost reporting, and collaboration with supervisors and vendors to keep campus grounds equipment ready for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing specialized grounds equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and record-keeping.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems, repair and perform preventive maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Manage parts inventory and schedule PMs.
• Lead and train staff, coordinate repairs with supervisors.
• Support snow removal operations and emergency repairs.
• Track labor and parts, report expenses.

Job description

Facilities Management at CU Boulder invites applications for a Grounds Equipment Mechanic. This in-person role maintains light to heavy-duty grounds machinery, leads repair tasks, manages parts inventory, and schedules preventive maintenance for the Outdoor Services team within a safety-conscious campus environment.

The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, repair cost reporting, and collaboration with supervisors and vendors to keep campus grounds equipment ready for daily operations.