Fleet Maintenance Technician

Brief Description

Fleet Maintenance Technician

Location: Care Resources PACE – Grand Rapids & Lowell, MI

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Care Resources is a community-based program for people 55 or older that promotes healthy, independent living and helps prevent nursing home placement. To learn more about Care Resources and our incredible program, visit our website at: https://careresources.org/

We are looking for a Fleet Maintenance Technician to join our team and keep our fleet and equipment at a high standard of readiness and reliability! The technician will provide support for daily operations of passenger buses, transit vans, and minivans; oversee maintenance coordination; and perform light vehicle maintenance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs before they become major repairs.
• Completes basic vehicle maintenance such as replacing windshield wipers, headlights, taillights, air filters, cabin filters, batteries, and fuses.
• Performs fluid checks and top offs
• Checks and adjusts tire pressure and monitors tire wear
• Maintains accurate electronic records and tracking logs for fleet-related activities, including vehicle cleaning, fire extinguisher inspections, preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and other required inspections or services
• Communicates daily with the Transportation Manager regarding any issues
• Notifies the Transportation Coordinators of any vehicles that are out of service
• Notifies the Transportation Manager of any upcoming routine maintenance and coordinates with dispatchers to schedule the maintenance.
• Responds to vehicle accident scenes as directed by the Transportation Manager. Assists the driver with completing the accident report and arranging transportation for participants on the bus.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Must have acquired a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted standard Michigan Chauffer’s license, required. Must maintain an acceptable driving record allowing for insurability under Care Resources’ general liability policy.
• Experience in performing preventative maintenance and basic automotive repairs, required.
  
  

Special Skills & Abilities Required

• Have ASE G1 (Auto Maintenance and Light Repair) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Ability to identify and diagnose common vehicle maintenance issues.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and basic repairs using standard automotive tools.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter, update, and maintain electronic records, schedules, and tracking logs related to vehicle maintenance, cleaning, inspections, safety equipment, and other fleet requirements.
• Ability to adhere to Transportation Policies.
• Ability to work effectively and in a collegial manner with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language clearly.
  
  

Get to know Care Resources

Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national healthcare program funded by Medicare/Medicaid. We are a community-based program for adults 55 years or older that promotes healthy independent living and helps prevent nursing home placement. Our program is all-inclusive concierge care led by skilled primary care providers and an interdisciplinary team with 11 specialties represented. Care Resources embraces physical, mental, and social health, making healthcare accessible and affordable.

Ready to Apply?

Apply online at http://www.careresources.org or contact our Recruiter directly at 616.235.5073. We look forward to hearing from you!