Service & Repair Mechanic; Motor Equipment

Position: Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/10/26

Applications Due
03/20/26

Vacancy ID211317

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Agency

SUNY Cortland

Title Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade
12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $50425 to $50425 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Cortland

Street Address Graham Avenue

City Cortland

StateNY

Zip Code
13045

Duties Description

Summary:

Service and Repair Mechanics is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance (PM) on various motorized and non-motorized equipment including but not limited to, light-duty cars and trucks, medium-duty trucks, buses, tractors, riding and push mowers, portable and stationary generators and Grounds maintenance equipment.

The Service and Repair Mechanic position is a full-time Monday through Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm in the Maintenance Department. The position is required to work a rotational schedule during the winter to include one weekend per month or on-call/standby shifts.

Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland:

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

* Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

* Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

* SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.

* Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

* Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings.

Major Responsibilities:

General Duties

* Diagnose problems and perform all motor equipment maintenance and repair work (mechanical and electrical) in a timely manner.

* Perform preventive maintenance work on vehicles and equipment and maintain all records of work performed.

* Evaluate and inspect fleet equipment and vehicle conditions and prepare list describing vehicle condition and perform State inspection of fleet vehicles.

* Close out all completed work orders within 10 working days and order and keep track of vehicle parts that are needed for repairs and PM.

* Inspect and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Collect, store, and dispose of all hazardous materials generated in garage (eg., waste lube oil, etc.) according to the applied rules and regulations.

* Provide professional services to all customers in accordance with the mission statement of Facilities Operations and Services.

* Candidate must possess a basic hand tool set with sockets and wrenches up to 1 inch. Candidate will be eligible for an annual tool allowance payment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

* The operation of automotive equipment and other motor-driven equipment.

* The operation of construction equipment such as forklifts and backhoes.

Demonstrated Ability to:

* Make accurate diagnoses of mechanical or electrical problems for gas and/or diesel powered self-propelled and non-propelled automotive and construction equipment.

* Use the tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade.

* Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

* Read and interpret technical maintenance manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints.

SUNY Cortland:

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its…