Vehicle Equipment & Grounds Technician III
Core
Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and operation of ground maintenance vehicles and equipment (mowers, loaders, trucks, tractors, plows) to support seasonal campus grounds tasks and winter management.
Role type
Vehicle Equipment & Grounds Technician
Builds
Operational readiness of grounds maintenance fleet and equipment for seasonal and winter tasks
Domain
Higher Education / Campus Facilities / Grounds Maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, vehicle and equipment diagnostics, hydraulic and electrical system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, safety inspection protocols, parts ordering and inventory management, equipment operation training, physical labor in outdoor conditions, basic mathematics for measurements and estimates
Preferred skills
valid driver's license, pesticide applicator license, forklift certification
Technologies
work order entry systems, maintenance tracking software
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain ground maintenance vehicles and equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; perform winter management duties including plowing and salting; install and repair outdoor fixtures and structures; document maintenance activities and service records; order parts and coordinate with vendors; provide safety training to staff and student workers
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level technician