Mechanic I – Fleet & Equipment Maintenance

At Heartspring, our mission is to help children with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), behavioral challenges, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities reach their fullest potential. We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Mechanic I to help keep our company vehicles, outdoor equipment, and campus grounds safe and well-maintained. If you enjoy working with your hands, performing oil changes, maintaining equipment, and tackling a variety of outdoor projects, we'd love to meet you!

• Position: Mechanic I
• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
• Hours: 6a-3p or 7a-4p
• Requirements: Experience with oil changes, basic automotive maintenance, small-engine repair, or equipment maintenance preferred. Minimum of 2 years' experience in facilities work and ground maintenance required. Valid driver's license required.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Must successfully complete required background and registry clearances, drug screening, physical, and lifting assessment.

As a Mechanic, you'll work alongside our Facilities team to perform routine oil changes, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs on company vehicles and outdoor equipment. You'll also assist with grounds maintenance and seasonal campus projects to help ensure our facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming for the children, families, and employees we serve.

What You'll Do

• Vehicle Maintenance & Oil Changes: Perform routine oil changes, replace oil and air filters, check fluid levels, inspect tires, and complete basic preventative maintenance on company vehicles.
• Equipment Maintenance & Small Engine Repair: Maintain lawn mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and other outdoor power equipment. Assist with minor repairs, troubleshooting, and seasonal equipment preparation.
• Preventative Maintenance & Inspections: Identify potential mechanical issues, complete routine equipment inspections, and communicate repair needs to Facilities leadership.
• Grounds Maintenance: Assist with mowing, trimming, landscaping, leaf cleanup, snow removal, and general campus upkeep as needed.
• Tools & Equipment: Safely operate hand tools, power tools, automotive maintenance equipment, and groundskeeping machinery.
• Maintenance Records & Inventory: Document completed maintenance, track service schedules, and help maintain supplies, fluids, filters, and replacement parts.
• Teamwork & Campus Support: Work collaboratively with the Facilities and Grounds teams, assisting with special projects and general maintenance needs throughout campus.