Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Specialist, Space Operations (Hiring Immediately)

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Fleet Mechanic to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Fleet Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, and body work repair maintenance on motorcoaches and support vehicles, including field service operations. If you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, like a fast-paced job, and seek hands-on learning, our Parks and Resorts team invites you to apply today.

Must have a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with the 'P' Endorsement and ASE Certification in Freon recovery recycling, diesel & gasoline engines, and heavy-duty brakes.

Pay

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

What we offer

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

What will you do?

• Recognize and repair electronic or electrical malfunctions occurring on fleet vehicles/busses.
• Assist Mechanics or independently perform mechanical, body, and air conditioning repairs to fleet vehicles as required.
• Maintain and repair UHF radio systems and associated equipment.
• Drive buses to breakdowns and move buses to repair locations.
• Perform a range of repairs to electrical or electronic systems and make mechanical and bodywork repairs on buses as required.
• Serve as environmental/safety point of contact.
• Vehicle servicing and other duties as required.

More about you

• Must be 21 years old to apply.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, work orders, and work schedules.
• Effective communication to report on repair requirements and instruct helpers.
• Ability to use meters and electrical or electronic measuring devices, hand and hand power tools, forklift truck, freon recovery equipment, oxyacetylene and arc welding equipment, drill press, grinder, pressure gauges, air gun, compressor, pumps, wash stations, jacks, and precision measuring devices and two-way radios.
• Must have a Valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License to apply. This is required.
• P endorsement has to be attained within six months of hire.
• Requires ASE Certification in Freon recovery recycling, diesel & gasoline engines, and heavy-duty brakes.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management and SPCC Oil-Handling on site training.
• Annual refresher training to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 265.16 and 40 CFR 112.7(f).

Physical requirements

• Requires work outdoors with the presence of fumes, grease, oil, dust, noise, solvents, and fluids.
• Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (steel-toed shoes, eyewear, gloves, hearing protection) where designated.
• Requires standing for long periods, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and reaching, lifting, or manipulating between 5 and 25 pounds for more than 70 percent of the day.
• Requires occasional manipulation of weights over 100 pounds and participation in the manipulation of very heavy objects.

Shift details

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Who we are

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you cant love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether youre interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, were invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, were shaping the future of hospitality come grow with us!

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