Rounds Master Grounds Maintenance Mechanic

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 48,074 - 68,470; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Service Worker in New Haven, Connecticut. This role involves performing mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment, ensuring maintenance, and training lower labor grade employees. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and significant repair experience, particularly with hydraulic and diesel systems.

The position demands ASE certification in various areas and a valid CT driver's license. This is a full-time position requiring on-site work at the university.

Qualifications

• Must have four or more years of experience in vehicular and equipment mechanical repair work.
• Experience in a grounds maintenance related setting is required.
• Must hold valid CT motor vehicle driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Performs complex assignments under limited supervision.
• Inspects work of others and recommends changes.
• Maintains equipment repair areas and organizes tools.

Skills

Hydraulic systems repair

Diesel repair experience

Welding (arc, mig, acetylene/oxygen)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$42.30

Job Requisition ID

131810WD

Schedule

M-F 6a-230p

Last Date Bids Accepted

Monday, 2/9/26 at 5:00 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs special assignments of a non‑routine nature under very limited supervision.
2. Under the direction of the supervisor, assumes general responsibility for the completion of the complex assignments.
3. Inspects the work of others, on his job, and recommends changes.
4. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments.
5. Prioritizes and schedules repair work with supervisor.
6. Secures materials, supplies and equipment.
7. Estimates spare parts required and maintains stock replacement and inventory.
8. Follows assembly drawings, specifications and instructions received from equipment manufacturers in the process of making repairs when available.
9. Maintains preventive maintenance forms used in recording repairs, fuel and oil consumption, operating hours/miles, man hours and parts used in maintaining equipment.
10. Maintains equipment repair areas in a clean, orderly fashion with tools and equipment organized so that they are readily available.
11. Welds and cuts parts together using arc welding and gas equipment.
12. Adjusts and sharpens equipment for proper operation.
13. Assembles, installs and repairs all equipment used by the division.
14. Cleans equipment with steam cleaners on a regularly scheduled basis and prior to making repairs. Touches‑up, paints, and performs bodywork.
15. Directs lower labor grade employees assigned. Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods. Observes safety standards and practices. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.
16. Contingent upon operational needs, in addition to assigned base maintenance location can be required to work at other Yale grounds maintenance locations or road service calls.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and four or more years of experience performing both vehicular and equipment mechanical repair work in a grounds maintenance related setting. Hydraulic systems repair experience and documented diesel repair experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

1. Must Maintain ASE certification in the following: automotive brakes, automotive engine performance, and one other ASE certificate from the ASE Test Prep Choices.
2. Must maintain a welding certificate or equivalent in arc, mig and acetylene/oxygen.
3. Must hold valid CT motor vehicle driver's license (CDL).

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade 11

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Location

63-65 Goffe Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.