Mechanic/Maintenance Technician - 82576

St. Charles Community College; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College is seeking a Full-time Mechanic/Maintenance Technician based in Cottleville, Missouri. The role involves performing preventive maintenance and repair of electrically powered, gasoline, and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, two years of vehicle repair experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. A valid driver's license is required. Join us at SCC to maintain our innovative and award-winning campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in vehicle repair and maintenance with one year of small engine repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and install equipment from blueprints and schematics.
• Valid Class A, B, C, or E Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, machines, and vehicles.
• Conduct tune‑ups, lubrication, oil and filter changes on all vehicles.
• Repair a variety of problems including electrical systems and engines.
• Assist with general maintenance and grounds work.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of welding and fabrication

Use of hand tools

Use of pneumatic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer with Excel or database software

Testing equipment

Tire tools

Press welders

Sanding tools

Job description

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society."

St Charles Community College is seeking a Full time Mechanic/Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of electrically powered, gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, machines and vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs tune‑ups, lubrication, oil and filter changes, adjust or changes belts and hoses on all vehicles.
• Repairs a variety of problems including electrical systems, brakes, carburetors, engine and engine compression, clutch, transmission, injectors, differentials, pumps, muffler, hydraulic and power take‑off operations.
• Sharpens or replaces blades on grounds equipment.
• Repairs all grounds equipment including snowplow equipment.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication is required.
• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles, carts, and equipment.
• Performs inventory and requisition parts as required.
• Tracks repairs and maintenance.
• Assists with general maintenance.
• Assists with general grounds work.
• Operation of campus vehicles as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Two years experience in vehicle repair and maintenance with 1 year of small engine repair.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and install equipment from blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to use hand tools, pneumatic tools, computer with excel or other database software, testing equipment, tire tools, press welders, and sanders.
• Valid Class A, B, C, or E Driver's License required.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer