Service mechanic motor equipment

Location: Oswego, NY Category: Classified Posted On: Wed Oct 29 2025 Job Description:

The Facilities Services Garage at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a temporary, full-time Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) position, Grade 12.

Posting Date: October 29, 2025

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $24.15/hr. In accordance with the CSEA Operational Services Unit Agreement.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

Operational Needs:

• Must possess at least a current Class B Commercial Driver's License.

• Must have a New York State inspection license to perform New York State Inspections on light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the job duties.

• Must have experience with auto body and welding with fabrication.

• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems, both large and small, from front-end loaders to fabrication of welding rusted out body panels.

• Ability to diagnose computer control systems.

• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including plows, garbage trucks, packers, Kubotas, and street sweepers.

• Ability to follow department and safety procedures while cutting, grinding, welding, etc.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

• Have a record of dependability and satisfactory work performance.

• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and shop equipment.

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds.

• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods at a time.

• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.

• Ability to train and supervise skilled, semiskilled, and relatively unskilled workers.

• Must have strong computer skills and the ability to use TMA.

• Must be able to interpret and understand computer logic.

• Must be able to prove a strong electrical troubleshooting ability.

Job Duties:

• Diagnoses and performs major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.

• Installs body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.

• Maintains gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.

• Maintains diesel-powered equipment and components such as hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers, and starting systems.

• Operates test equipment, and hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.

• Welds, cuts, and brazes a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment.

• May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.

• Orders, receives, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs.

• Operates a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic responsible for the diagnosis of faulty vehicle and/or equipment operation and the performance of mechanical repairs covering several aspects of automotive and/or diesel systems OR an associate's degree in automotive or diesel repair technology.

• Substitution: Education as detailed below may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.

• Graduation from a technical or vocational program, such as B.O.C.E.S, in automotive or diesel technology or automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Graduation from a one-year post-high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here ( to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing [email protected].

For Campus Safety information, please click here ( to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here ( smoke\ free\ policy\ final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

For more details, reference New York State Department of Civil Service Job Title Code #7347130, Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), and Grade 12.

If you have any questions about the position, please call or e-mail:

Human Resources

[email protected]