Fleet Maintenance Specialist

Fleet Maintenance Specialist About Mobile LoavesFishes Mobile LoavesFishes (MLF) is a social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998. Founded in Austin, Texas, the organization serves its homeless neighbors through three core programs: Truck Ministry, Community First! Village, and Community Works. Often referred to as the most talked about neighborhood in Austin, Community First! Village is a master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for the chronically homeless in Central Texas. A development of Mobile LoavesFishes, this transformative residential program has become the largest relationally-focused model in the country, lifting homeless men and women up off the streets into community and home. MLF is continuing to expand Community First! Village, with plans to welcome more than 1,400 new neighbors over the next 5–10 years. About the Role The Fleet Maintenance Specialist is a hands-on role responsible for inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing the vehicles and motorized equipment that keep Community First! Village running-serving our neighbors, residents of the Village who have experienced chronic homelessness. This position plays a vital part in ensuring the vehicles our staff, volunteers, and neighbors depend on are safe, reliable, and cared for with dignity and respect. In addition to fleet work, the Fleet Maintenance Specialist supports the rest of the Maintenance team with site buildings and homes as needed. We're seeking a skilled and dependable mechanic with experience in automotive and light-duty truck repair. The ideal candidate brings a diagnostic, problem-solving mindset, a commitment to serving others, and a desire to keep learning and growing in their trade. This role is part of a collaborative Site Operations team and contributes directly to the ongoing care and stewardship of the Village. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Manager of Maintenance. Due to the nature and requirements of the position, hours are flexible to fit need, but typically include 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday. Some nights and weekends may be required. Work is performed at Community First! Village, located at 9101 and 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724. DutiesResponsibilities Responsible for the reactive and preventative maintenance of a fleet of approximately 50 golf carts and UTVs (electric and gas) as well as 10 to 20 passenger vehicles (light and heavy-duty trucks, vans, SUVs and a bus) used by all MLF departments across the campuses. Support the rest of the maintenance team by assisting in basic maintenance tasks in homes and buildings. (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, doors, locks, and general repairs) Perform preventative maintenance on Village vehicles-including cars, trucks, vans, trailers, golf carts, and side-by-sides-such as oil and filter changes, fluid checks and flushes, belts and hoses, tire rotation and replacement, and scheduled service inspections Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on gas and diesel vehicles, including engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling, fuel, exhaust, steering, and suspension systems Inspect, service, and repair brake systems, including pads, rotors, drums, calipers, lines, and ABS components Use diagnostic equipment (e.g., OBD-II scan tools, multimeters, pressure and compression gauges) to troubleshoot warning lights, performance issues, and electrical faults and to confirm repairs Perform pre-trip and routine safety inspections; identify and tag vehicles that are unsafe to operate and report them to the Manager of Maintenance Maintain vehicle service records, inspection logs, registration and inspection due dates, and warranty information; track recurring issues and recommend repair-versus-replace decisions Prioritize, update, and complete work orders independently in the Appfolio system Coordinate with …

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