Equipment Mechanic

Equipment Mechanic

Application Deadline: July 29, 2025

Salary: $36,424

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary:

This position is for the equipment mechanic of Arkansas Tech University. This position is tasked with maintenance of all Arkansas Tech fleet vehicles including Kubota's, mowers and golf carts. This position is also tasked with the loading and unloading of delivery trucks to the Tech warehouse. This is a 5 day a week work schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance of all fleet vehicles including Kubota's, golfcarts, mowers, tractors, and small engines such as weed eaters and leaf blowers.

This position is tasked with keeping a clean and safe work environment in the mechanic shop.

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge in identifying mechanical issues and conducting repairs in a timely manner.

Skills in repairing vehicles, tractors, Kubota side by sides, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and other small engines.

This Individual needs to have great time management with the ability to keep a safe and clean work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.

At least 3 years of on-the-job experience needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of experience as a mechanic with knowledge of multiple types of vehicles and other work equipment.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

This position is located at the Arkansas Tech FAMA building at the main campus in Russellville.

Work environment is in a mechanic shop with some in the field work as needed.

Physical demands include lifting objects up to 50 pounds, working on a concrete floor for up to 8 hours, working in a noise environment and the ability to bend up and down to complete work as needed.

What to Submit:

Resume.

Include certificates if any.

To be considered for the position of Equipment Mechanic, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on July 29, 2025, before 6:00 pm central time.

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This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.