Job Description
Mechanic I or II
Posting Number: SP005107P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of university vehicles, construction equipment and landscape-care equipment. It will provide technical support and customer service to other department programs and maintenance operations.
- Maintain and repair university vehicles and equipment
- Maintain shop tools and equipment
- Perform diagnostics
- Maintain an inventory and record of parts
- Provide customer service
- Assist with other maintenance duties
- Other duties as assigned
The position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of university vehicles, construction equipment and landscape-care equipment. It will provide technical support and customer service to other department programs and maintenance operations.
- Maintain and repair university vehicles and equipment
- Manage a fleet of vehicles and equipment
- Perform diagnostics
- Create and assign service requests
- Maintain an inventory and record of parts
- Train and coordinate shop staff
- Provide customer service
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Two years maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment including:
- Automotive and small engine diagnostics and repair
- Mechanical systems
- Use of hand and power diagnostic tools
- Troubleshooting and overhauling
Working in a team environment
Mechanic II:
- Five years maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment including:
- Automotive and small engine diagnostics and repair
- Mechanical systems
- Use of hand and power diagnostic tools
- Troubleshooting and overhauling
- Maintaining records that document compliance with DEQ regulatory requirements
- Working in a team environment
Required Education:
- None
Required Other:
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation. During seasonal snow removal, extended work shifts and additional night shifts are required
Mechanic II:
- Possess Master Automobile Technician and Maintenance and Light Repair Technician certifications from ASE or be able to acquire them within six months of hire
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend callout duty on a regular rotation. During seasonal snow removal, extended work shifts and additional night shifts are required
Additional Preferred:
- Experience performing fleet care and/or heavy equipment repair including:
- tire installation and repair
- brake replacement and repair
- automotive electrical diagnostics and repair
- landscape equipment repair
- diesel and gasoline engine repairs
- vehicle repairs
- snow equipment and hydraulics repair
Certifications to operate heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, grader, roller, excavator, aerial lift, scissor lift, street sweeper, forklift, uni-loader, mower and equipment liftGCSAA training and small engine repair OPESA certificationDemonstrated skill in welding and/or fabricating specialized vehicular devicesPossess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class B or better with air brake endorsement
Mechanic II:
- Three years performing fleet care and/or heavy equipment repair including:
- tire installation and repair
- brake replacement and repair
- automotive electrical diagnostics and repair
- landscape equipment repair
- diesel and gasoline engine repairs
- vehicle repairs
- snow equipment and hydraulics repair
- Certifications to operate heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, grader, roller, excavator, aerial lift, scissor lift, street sweeper, forklift, uni-loader, mower and equipment lift
- GCSAA training and small engine repair OPESA certification
- Demonstrated skill in welding and/or fabricating specialized vehicular devices
- Possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class B or better with air brake endorsement
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
- Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding or lift and bucket trucks to make mechanical repairs
- Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 90 pounds
- Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Work in inclement weather conditions
- Work on uneven and slick surfaces
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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