Fleet Maintenance Technician

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. 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!

About the role

Location: Care Resources PACE – Grand Rapids & Lowell, MI
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

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

• 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.