Mechanic/Maintenance Technician - 82576

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College seeks a full-time Mechanic/Maintenance Technician to manage preventive maintenance and repair tasks for electrically powered, gasoline, and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vehicle repair and small engine maintenance.

This role involves troubleshooting and repairing a range of mechanical issues, working with various tools and equipment. Valid Driver's License is required. Located in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, this position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of various vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct tune-ups, lubrication, and oil changes for vehicles.
• Repair electrical systems and other mechanical issues.
• Assist with general maintenance and grounds work.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Maintenance

Welding and fabrication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Computer (Excel or database software)

Testing equipment

Testing 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.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs tune-ups, lubrication, oil and filter changes, adjustor 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.