This position may be filled at either the Mechanic or Master Mechanic level based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.
Essential Functions
-Perform preventive maintenance and service on University vehicles and equipment, including tune-ups, ignition adjustments, brake work, valve adjustments, oil and filter changes, and related maintenance activities.
-Diagnose mechanical issues and perform repairs and replacements on vehicle and equipment systems including brake systems, transmissions, clutches, water pumps, exhaust systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, batteries, and hydraulic components.
-Rebuild and repair components such as hydraulic motors, lift cylinders, starters, alternators, and other mechanical parts.
-Inspect completed work to ensure proper operation and safety compliance.
-Perform miscellaneous shop maintenance duties including driving trucks, stocking supplies, monitoring inventory, and maintaining shop organization.
-Perform welding repairs on vehicles, trucks, and equipment as needed.
-Assist grounds personnel with lawn maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and seasonal equipment changeovers.
-Operate snow removal and grounds maintenance equipment.
-Maintain records of repairs, maintenance activities, materials used, time reports, and related documentation.
-Respond to service calls across campus as needed.
-Submit requests for parts, materials, and equipment.
-Assist with evaluating specifications for the purchase of new equipment and vehicles.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
**Master Mechanic employees may additionally perform in a Team Lead capacity, including planning and assigning work, reviewing work quality, training employees, and coordinating maintenance activities.
The final title and level of the position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.
Minimum Qualifications- Mechanic Level
- Education High school diploma or GED required.
- Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid driver’s license required. Ability to work overtime, emergency call-ins, and various shifts as needed.
- Experience: Completion of a 1-year UA or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for Trade; OR requires a minimum of two (2) years of mechanic trades experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of auto mechanics, safety practices, skill in use of hand and power tools and problem solving skills required. Ability to understand manuals and verbal instruction technical in nature.
- Leadership: May direct and monitor the work of student and/or temporary employees.
- Physical Requirements: Extremely strenuous, with frequent physical exertion such as the lifting of very heavy items (more that 75 lbs.), deep bending, crawling, climbing and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for extended periods (more than 1/3 of the time).
- Working Conditions: Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate levels of heat, cold, moisture/wetness, noise and air pollution. May involve routine/occasional exposure to light chemical substances or hazards (radiation, chemicals, diseases, heights and moving parts).
Minimum Qualifications- Master Mechanic Level
- Education High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Completion of a 3-year UA or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for Trade; OR requires a minimum of eight (8) years of mechanic trades experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of auto mechanics, safety practices, skill in use of hand and power tools and problem solving skills required. Ability to understand manuals and verbal instruction technical in nature required.
- Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid Ohio Driver’s License required. ASE Certification required. Ability to work overtime, emergency call-ins, and various shifts as needed.
- Leadership: Provide guidance to nonexempt staff including general scheduling, assigning tasks and monitoring the work of others, as assigned by the
Supervisor.
- Physical Requirements: Extremely strenuous, with frequent physical exertion such as the lifting of very heavy items (100 lbs.) alone or 100+ lbs with assistance.
Deep bending, crawling, climbing and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for extended periods.
- Working Conditions: Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise and air pollution. May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards and moving parts. Work schedule is subject to change in accordance with University needs and/or the results of the shift line-up process. Overtime/Call-ins may be mandatory based on University need.
Shift Available Monday-Friday; 6:00am - 2:30pm
Compensation: The hourly wage will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hourly compensation will align with the level at which the candidate is hired (Mechanic or Master Mechanic).
Master Mechanic: CWA-08C- $22.92 hire rate, after a year $23.83
Mechanic: CWA-06C: $20.37 hire rate, after a year $20.88
Union Affiliation (if applicable) Communication Workers of America. This is a Union position. Salary determination is subject to the (CWA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Learn more about benefits at The University of Akron: https://www.uakron.edu/hr/benefits/
Application Instructions In order to be considered for this position, please submit an online application and attach your resume.
Applicants will be considered for the level that best aligns with their qualifications. Applicants do not need to apply separately to be considered for both levels.
Qualified candidates should submit an online application and all required materials by the posting deadline.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on June1, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
Communication Workers of America
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Cindy Harm
Email:
charm@uakron.edu
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The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
