Fleet Mechanic

La Posada is currently seeking a full-time Fleet Mechanic. This role involves performing mechanical and technical work in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, trucks, golf carts, and other related equipment. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve, and you value teamwork, building quality relationships, delivering excellent customer service, and upholding integrity, we would like to meet you!

Why choose La Posada to further your career?

• Exceptional work/life balance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Mileage incentive program for those living over 15 miles away
• Scholarship program offering up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, with additional scholarship opportunities annually
• Beautiful campus featuring a complimentary on-site fitness center

Essential functions:

• Repairs engines and transmission on gas and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Performs tune-ups on vehicles.
• Performs computerized drivability diagnostics, repairs, tests, and adjusts all types of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engine and emissions systems to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs electric systems
• Performs all types of equipment and vehicle maintenance including but not limited to oil changes, replacing filters, lubrication, wheel bearing service, tire service, transmission service and differential service.
• Diagnoses, locates and repairs defects in electrical, electronic, and computerized vehicle systems including but not limited to anti-lock brakes, traction control, supplemental impact restraint (air bags), lighting systems, starting and charging systems, emission control systems, and transmission systems.
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs braking systems including but not limited to replacing friction materials, replacing sensors, actuators, and hydraulic parts
• Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces components on miscellaneous systems, such as doors, windows, locks, handles, interior and exterior trim.
• Diagnoses, repairs, adjusts and replaces computerized climate control air conditioning and heating system components.
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs drive trains, including but not limited to clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, drive shafts and differentials.
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs all types of suspensions including but not limited to replacing shocks/ struts, replacing bushings, replacing ball joints/king pins and springs.
• Diagnoses repairs and replaces 12-volt computerized electronic components on all types of vehicles related equipment systems.
• Diagnoses equipment for proper operation by using test equipment, operating and/ or road testing.
• Perform emissions testing and emissions related repairs
• Performs service calls making repairs.
• Performs all maintenance, repairs and disposal of generated wastes according to applicable city, state and federal environmental laws.
• Prepares and keeps records related to automotive repair work, work order requests and status, labor expenditures, estimates and proposed or completed projects.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Keep an orderly, clean and safe work environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of automotive diagnosis and repair.
• Hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Skill in diagnosis and repair of automotive equipment.
• Skill in operating shop tools and machines.
• Skill in diagnosing all types of defects in all types of automotive, truck, golf cart and related equipment.
• Skill in replacing, rebuilding and/or repairing defective parts on all types of automotive, truck and related equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Complete forms and paperwork in a legible manner.
• Read, understand and apply information from service manuals (including electronic service manuals), diagnostic aids, flow charts, charts, and graphs.
• Work in a safe manner following all applicable guidelines, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Stay current with the industry as far as training and technology.

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience:

• 4 years’ experience in diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automobiles, golf carts and other related equipment.
• Completion of one-year vocational training program in automotive mechanics AND three years’ experience in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automobiles, golf carts and other related equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!

Apply today to start your new adventure!

* We strongly value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team. We embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings, as it enhances our creativity, teamwork, and overall success. *