Job Details

Sr. Automotive Mechanic

Position Number: 6637229
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Automotive Technology

Sr. Automotive Mechanic

Bowling Green State University

Salary: $19.31 - $21.10 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01123
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing:

Summary

Performs maintenance and technical repair on vehicles and equipment. Ensures equipment is ready for the day of operation. Maintains service records. Orders parts and equipment. Supports grounds department by performing assigned duties.

Essential Functions

Troubleshoots and performs minor and major repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Completes service orders and obtains price quotes for parts and repairs.
Purchases shop supplies and repair parts.
Maintains service records for various departments.
Performs day to day service prep such as oil changes, tire repairs, and change batteries on vehicles and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

Three to six months related experience required

The following Education is required:

High school diploma or GED required

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
Knowledge of basic reading skills
Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly verbally
Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
Ability to work in changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Ability to accurately receive and disburse cash whether currency, credit cards, checks, or other payment forms
Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers and/or tape and disk drives
Ability to draft office correspondence
Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods
Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment
Ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to operate heavy equipment

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 23, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5107263/sr-automotive-mechanic

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