Fleet Automotive Mechanic II — Maintenance Pro

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center in Gainesville. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and service of the center's fleet vehicles and grounds equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The mechanic will document maintenance activities and coordinate with the property administration. The candidate should have automotive repair skills, knowledge of electrical systems, and the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and basic techniques of automotive repair work.
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the repair of automotive equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of automotive equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on all fleet vehicles (approx. 12) weekly, monthly and quarterly.
• Independently performs repairs, service and maintenance on gas engines, diesel tractors, and lawn equipment.
• Replaces belts, spark plugs, fluids, tires, and related components per manufacturer specs.
• Maintains fuel levels and documents on vehicle logs and reports.
• Responds to emergencies and provides 24-hour service when needed.

Skills

Automotive repair

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Welding

Tool handling

Education

Vocational/technical training in automotive repair

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks an Automotive Equipment Mechanic II for the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center in Gainesville. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and service of the center's fleet vehicles and grounds equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The mechanic will document maintenance activities and coordinate with the property administration. The candidate should have automotive repair skills, knowledge of electrical systems, and the