Manager - Vehicle/Equip Maintenance

Manager - Vehicle/Equip Maintenance

Salary

$56,244.00 - $66,169.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706315

Division

VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Department

Grounds

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, the Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Manager plays a vital leadership role in supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Universitys fleet and equipment. This position oversees a skilled mechanic shop responsible for the inspection, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, and fabrication of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment that support facilities, grounds, construction, and campus operations. Combining technical expertise with team leadership, the role manages shop personnel, ensures compliance with state regulations, maintains comprehensive maintenance records, and helps safeguard the Universitys investment in critical operational assets.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the campus by promoting safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Manager serves as a trusted subject matter expert, training University personnel on the proper and safe operation of vehicles and equipment while overseeing inspections and certifications of generators, aerial lifts, and other essential assets. Ideal candidates will find rewarding opportunities to lead a talented team, solve complex mechanical challenges, and contribute to UVUs mission by ensuring that the infrastructure and equipment supporting the campus community remain dependable, safe, and ready to serve.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the mechanic shop and personnel within the shop. Responsible for maintenance, repair, or fabrication of all University vehicles and equipment, including all motorized and non-motorized licensed and unlicensed vehicles used for physical plant operations, fleet management, maintenance, grounds, construction, and repair. Maintains a complete inventory system of accurate and detailed maintenance records and develops a library of mechanical and technical manuals.
• Train UVU personnel on how to start, operate, and safely use all vehicles and equipment.
• Performs weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and documentation on all UVU generators and submits necessary reports to the State of Utah, ensuring State compliance. Performs annual inspections and certifies all UVU aerial lifts, ensuring State compliance. Performs annual emissions testing on all UVU fleet vehicles.
• Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost-effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturer specifications. Performs diagnostics on all UVU fleet vehicles and performs any minor repairs as permitted.
• Assists in the development of the Campus Services budget to include a review of past year expenses and income related to vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and completion of two years of education from an accredited institution from a recognized trade school, plus two years of apprenticeship experience related to the Summary of Duties and A&P licenses (Airframe and Powerplant).
• Six years of experience as a mechanic in a University, commercial, industrial, or highway garage.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge in repairing small and large engines and equipment.

• Knowledge of hydraulic repair.

• Knowledge of generators and aerial lifts needed for State compliance.

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance and diagnostics.

• Knowledge of vehicle emissions needed for State compliance

Skills

• Basic computer skills and knowledge.

• Possess interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Skilled in vehicle and equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance, inventory, and record keeping.

Abilities

• Ability to supervise and train staff.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Able to maintain accurate records and files.

• Able to perform auto body repair and painting.

• Able to operate heavy and light equipment.

• Ability to work an on-call 24/7 schedule for snow removal and other campus emergencies.

• Able to read and understand the electrical schematics of equipment.

• Able to safely operate welders (wire, arc, and gas).

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and manage budgets while accurately identifying and communicating the mechanical and maintenance needs of the University.

• Ability to analyze the cost-effectiveness of repairing versus replacing physical plant equipment and provide clear, data-driven recommendations, both verbally and in writing, to facility management and other stakeholders.

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.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and have you completed at least two years of education from an accredited institution or recognized trade school related to vehicle or equipment maintenance?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently hold Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licenses, or an equivalent applicable certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least six years of experience as a mechanic in a university, commercial, industrial, municipal, fleet, or highway garage environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you supervised or managed a mechanic shop, maintenance facility, or team of mechanics and technicians?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, or fabrication on a variety of motorized and non-motorized vehicles and equipment?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you developed, implemented, or monitored a preventive maintenance program designed to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience conducting and documenting equipment inspections, emissions testing, safety certifications, or compliance reporting for regulatory agencies or governing bodies?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you maintained detailed maintenance records, managed equipment inventories, and contributed to budget planning, forecasting, or expense tracking for a fleet or maintenance operation?

• Yes
• No

09

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 8+

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu