Salary: $56,244.00 - $66,169.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706744
Closing: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Position Announcement
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fleet or heavy
equipment maintenance professional to take a leadership role in
supporting Utah Valley University's daily operations. As the
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee a wide
range of vehicles and equipment while serving as the shop's primary
technical expert. Your expertise will help ensure that critical
campus operations remain safe, reliable, and efficient, directly
supporting the University's employees, students, and
facilities.
This hands-on leadership role offers the chance to combine advanced
mechanical work with team supervision, training, and operational
management. You'll lead a skilled maintenance team, oversee complex
repairs and preventative maintenance programs, and help drive
continuous improvement across the University's fleet and equipment
operations. For professionals who enjoy solving technical
challenges, mentoring others, and making a visible impact through
their work, this position provides a rewarding opportunity to apply
both leadership and mechanical expertise in a dynamic campus
environment.
Summary of Responsibilities
Serves as the primary working mechanic for the University mechanic shop. Personally performs inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, repair, fabrication, and safety testing on University vehicles and equipment, including complex, specialized, urgent, and high-priority repairs. Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine-related issues; performs auto body repair and painting as needed; operates heavy and light equipment in support of maintenance…
activities. Maintains operational readiness, safety, and reliability of the University fleet and equipment.
Manages and supervises mechanic shop operations, budget, and
personnel. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, and monitors work to ensure
maintenance and repair activities are completed safely,
efficiently, and within established timelines. Provides technical
guidance, on-the-job training, performance feedback, and support to
shop staff. Ensures appropriate staffing, workflow, tools, parts,
inventory, and shop resources are available to meet operational
needs. Recommends and coordinates the purchase of parts, supplies,
tools, equipment, and outside repair service as needed. Maintains
inventory and ensures expenditures align with available budget
resources. Maintains shop tools, equipment, and work areas in safe
operating condition.
Develops, administers, and performs preventative-maintenance
programs for University vehicles and equipment. Conducts required
inspections and certifies facilities, generators, and aerial lifts;
prepares and submits required reports to the appropriate State of
Utah departments. Maintains complete, accurate, and detailed
maintenance, repair, inspection, inventory, and compliance records,
as well as a library of mechanical and technical
manuals.
Trains University personnel in the proper start-up, operation,
and safe use of vehicles and equipment. Works with campus
departments and colleges to assess equipment needs, explain repair
requirements, coordinate service schedules, and provide
recommendations for repair, replacement, and safe
operation.
Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of directly related experience performing preventive
maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on vehicles, equipment, small
engines, heavy equipment, or comparable mechanical systems.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment,
and technical manuals to perform mechanical repairs and
maintenance.
- Experience providing work direction, training, or technical
assistance to other employees OR demonstrated ability to lead daily
work activities.
- Experience in monitoring expenditures, tracking purchase needs,
or maintaining inventory for a maintenance, fleet, shop,
construction, or similar function.
- Ability to obtain any University-or State-required
certifications for generator inspections, aerial lift inspections,
emissions testing, or equipment operation within an established
timeframe after hire.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical certificate, formal apprenticeship,
or equivalent advanced training in automotive technology, diesel
technology, heavy-equipment technology, aviation maintenance, or a
closely related field.
- 6+ years of progressively responsible experience diagnosing,
maintaining, and repairing fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, grounds
equipment, generators, aerial lifts, hydraulic systems, or similar
equipment.
- 2+ years of experience as a lead mechanic, shop supervisor,
fleet-maintenance coordinator, or working mechanic
manager.
- Experience managing a preventative-maintenance program, shop
workflow, maintenance records, parts inventory, tools, vendors, and
maintenance-related expenditures.
- Experience conducting inspections, maintaining compliance
documentation, and preparing reports for generators, aerial lifts,
emissions, or similarly regulated equipment.
- Experience performing auto body repair and painting.
- Current relevant industry certifications, such as aerial-lift
inspection, generator inspection, commercial driver's license, or
other applicable credentials.
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance, diagnostics,
repair, fabrication, and preventative-maintenance
practices.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, engine, and
safety systems used in vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of manufacturer maintenance specifications, technical
manuals, inspection requirements, and maintenance record
practices.
- Knowledge of safe shop operations, equipment operation, and
applicable workplace safety requirements.
- Knowledge of managing a large-scale budget.
Skills
- Skill in diagnosing and repairing vehicles, generators, aerial
lifts, ground equipment, construction equipment, and related
mechanical systems.
- Skill in using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools,
shop equipment, testing instruments, and maintenance software or
recordkeeping systems.
- Skill in using CMMS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
programs.
- Skill in prioritizing multiple maintenance and repair
assignments.
- Skill in training employees and equipment operators in safe
work and operating practices.
- Skill in maintaining clear, accurate, and detailed maintenance
and inspection documentation.
Abilities
- Ability to perform hands-on mechanic duties while managing shop
operations and supervising personnel.
- Ability to evaluate equipment condition, identify safety
concerns, determine repair needs, and recommend appropriate
action.
- Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and respond
effectively to urgent equipment failures.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly with
employees, University departments, vendors, and regulatory
agencies.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, tools, and shop
machinery required for the position.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5529368/vehicle-and-equipment-maintenance-manager
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