Job Title:   Preventive Maintenance Technician 
Department:  Vehicle Maintenance
Reports To:     Vehicle Maintenance Manager  
FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt
Effective Date:  April 1, 2025

White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earth's rarest wild animals through innovative training, research, education, and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature.  The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida, surrounded by 17,000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property.  Founded in 1982, White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care, develop holistic animal management techniques, and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large, naturalistic habitats. 

Position Purpose 

Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of all White Oak vehicles.

Responsibilities and Tasks

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned, and some duties may be shared with other personnel, or may not be assigned at all.

•    Identify mechanical problems in vehicles using routine maintenance check list. 
•    Estimate time and materials required to perform service repairs. 
•    Organize and conduct routine/preventative maintenance service schedules for all vehicles and various types of equipment Including but not limited to: Farm Tractors, UTV’s, generators, and automobiles 
•    Maintain accurate, updated preventive maintenance records. 
•    Take daily directions from mechanics and report issues that may require further service
•    Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. 
•    Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties. 
•    Ensure shop, equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition. 
•    Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. 
•    Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform service.
•    Responsible for secure, safe operation of shop and observance of safety procedures 
•    Responsible for reporting on all vehicles and equipment in need of repair 
•    Ensure all serviced equipment and vehicles are mechanically sound and safe for operation upon completion 
•    Maintain, clean and organize shop interior, exterior and vehicle storage, compliant with all DEP and other environmental regulations
•    Assist employees and guests with emergency vehicle related issues such as onsite towing
•    Make tire repairs as needed 
•    Assist with other duties and tasks as needed and assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

•    Experience in shops specializing in preventive maintenance preferred. 
•    knowledge of gasoline engine maintenance and repair 
•    Ability to identify mechanical problems and report needed repairs 
•    Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair 
•    Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts 50lbs or more 
•    Acceptable driving record 
•    A valid Driver’s License is required.

Special Working Conditions

Must be able to work weekends and holidays when required.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly. Must be able to work in all weather conditions in an open-air shop.  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

White Oak Conservation is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.