Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026.

Position Location and Supervision 

The position is located Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department.  This position does not have formal supervisory authority. This full-time, non-exempt position. 

Unit Statement

Services include engineering, design, renovations, and maintenance of building structures, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection, HVAC/R, plumbing, keyless access, door operators, custodial services, waste and recycling, landscaping, and paving. Operations also manages district energy and utility systems, and provides campus support for facility use and access.  

Facilities Management | Colorado State University  

Position Summary  

Position provides maintenance and repairs to Colorado State University vehicles and equipment. Work is primarily performed on tractors/mowers/carts with a GVWR under 8,000lbs, but can at times assist with heavy equipment or snow removal equipment repairs when needed. 

This is a frontline, non-supervisory role regarding direct employee discipline. However, in a lead capacity, the mechanic may be tasked with assigning tasks, training apprentices, and checking the quality of work performed by lower-tier staff. 

This position will not have any subordinates. 

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Diagnostics and Repair: Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. 

• Disassemble, repair, or overhaul engines, transmissions, and braking systems. 

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, lubrications, and tune-ups to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend asset life. 

• Record Keeping: Accurately track time, material usage, and services performed using computerized fleet management systems. 

Conditions of Employment 

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires.) 

• Pre-employment Physical - extra heavy lifting. 

• Valid driver's license - Colorado regular – Ability to obtain a CDL class B with air brakes within 1 year of hire  

• Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption. 

• Shift Work - Snow removal outside normal business hours.  

• In-person 

Minimum Qualifications:  

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: 

Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years. 

*Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application if using education in lieu of experience

Preferred Qualifications:  

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position: 

• Knowledge of and experience servicing golf carts, turf carts and/or UTV's  

• Experience servicing grounds equipment such as mowers, aerators, etc.  

• Experience servicing mid to large heavy equipment such as Bobcats, loaders, tractors, etc.  

• Experience with welding and fabrication  

Application Documents: 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• Unofficial or Official Transcripts (required if utilizing education in place of experience) 

Salary Range

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Application Information

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Application Instructions and Information

• For State Classified searches, you may be able to skip the Experience, Education, Certification, Language, and Skills sections. Be sure to review the qualifications in the job posting to determine whether these sections should be completed. If additional documentation is required or should be uploaded to meet the requirements of the position, please attach all required documents in the Required Application Documents section as specified in the job posting.

• Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

• The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.

• The application is the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

Applications will not be considered if:

• The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”

• Job duties are missing for any listed position.

• Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.

• The selection process for State Classified positions may include exam(s) and/or interview(s) that require candidates to appear in person, at the candidate’s own expense.

• Pertinent updates to your application status can be obtained by logging into your candidate account.

• Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies.

• Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.