Fleet & Equipment Technician – Hybrid/Remote Ready

Palm Beach State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Generous Time Off

Panther perks: remote/hybrid options

Professional Development

Retirement plan options

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Fleet and Equipment Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair campus vehicles and equipment. The role requires flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure operational readiness across all locations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and records management, with emphasis on safety inspections and regulatory compliance. A high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related repair experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with additional training related to the position.
• One year of related experience repairing engine-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnostic experience in automotive trades.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs preventive and regularly scheduled maintenance of vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and replaces major systems and components including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, braking systems, HVAC, suspension, and onboard computer/control systems.
• Utilizes computerized diagnostic equipment and fleet management software to accurately identify faults, document repairs, and track asset performance and maintenance history.
• Operates the electrical and mechanical systems and components found on engine-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Refurbishes, fabricates, maintains, and repairs equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Prioritizes and schedules work orders while implementing quality work standards and procedures. Accurately logs and updates service requests and provides status updates as needed.
• Conducts safety inspections and ensures all fleet assets and equipment to meet regulatory compliance and institutional safety standards.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and labor within the fleet management system.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging automotive and technologies, including electric vehicle systems and alternative fuel platforms.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED with additional training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Fleet and Equipment Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair campus vehicles and equipment. The role requires flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure operational readiness across all locations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and records management, with emphasis on safety inspections and regulatory compliance. A high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related repair experience are required.