Automotive/Equipment Mechanic

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Lead Automotive/Equipment Mechanic, incumbent independently performs minor-to-major repairs on University vehicles and equipment, including mechanical and electrical repairs and preventive maintenance. Incumbent will perform inspections and diagnostic tests, complete preventive and non-preventive repair work, operate and maintain hand, power tools, and garage/shop equipment, clean and safely maintain work area(s), perform job related record-keeping using computers, prepare parts and labor estimates, order parts and materials, and oversee and coordinate work of semi-skilled and unskilled student workers and staff.

Required Education and Experience:

These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience as an automotive and/or equipment mechanic which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard apprenticeship program.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Bilingual
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience in higher education, particularly experience with CSU system documentation, policies and methodology.
• Knowledge of the University, State, and Federal OSHA rules and regulations related to automotive and equipment repair services.
• Demonstrated customer service experience in a diverse environment.

Time Base: Full-time- 1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm. 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $69,444 - $88,752 per year. 

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.

The person holding this position is considered a "Limited Mandated Reporter" under the California ChildAbuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU ExecutiveOrder 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License, as well as successful completion and continued compliance with the CSU Defensive Driving Course.

The selected candidate must pass a post-offer pre-employment physical examination and vision tests including close vision, color blindness, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.  We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 03/25/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.)