University Mechanic

Salary Range/Pay Rate: $33.78/hour starting, $34.82/hour after probation.

Benefits:
Oakland University offers an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off, University contributions to our 403(b) retirement plan after eligibility is met, tuition assistance for employees and dependents after eligibility is met, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs.

These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Position:
Oakland University Campus Maintenance and Trades – MEA / NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA / NEA.

Shift: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (full-time, 40 hours).

The successful candidate will be responsible for campus-wide mechanics activities. This individual will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks associated with maintaining the university vehicles and grounds equipment and interfacing with mechanical and structural trades.

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of continuing job related automobile mechanic experience, and State of Michigan motor vehicle mechanic certification in at least eight certification areas.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of vehicle and engine maintenance and repair, brake and transmission maintenance and repair, and suspension repair.
• Knowledge of trucks, heavy duty equipment and small engine repairs is desirable.
• Ability to repair vehicles and equipment in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate through the use of email.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to perform physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders and lifting in order to perform various vehicle maintenance and repair tasks; frequent lifting requiring the execution of up to sixty pounds to move and use, tools, equipment, and the application of maintenance procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

All Qualifications. Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Job Open Date: 06/23/2026

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309