Salary: $49,379.20 - $78,998.40 Annually
Location : 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Dr. (Mechanic Shop), Baton Rouge, LA 70814, LA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: SRFM2026
Department: Park Operations
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
General Summary
Under limited supervision, Manages the condition and care of BREC's fleet of vehicles and equipment. Supervises several mechanics in the proper servicing and repairing of equipment and vehicles, assisting as required; Establishes overall fleet management plan, techniques, processes and schedules; distributes workloads as directed.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent and Vo-tech school diploma or Associates degree
Preferred: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university
Area of Study (Major) Required: Automobile Repair and Maintenance
Preferred: Automotive Technology or Engineering
Certification(s) Required: ASE mechanic Certification in at least three (3) categories
Preferred: ASE Master Mechanic
License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License
Years Relevant Work Experience: 5 years supervisory experience in an equipment or vehicle repair setting. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred: 10 or more years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, and hybrid engines
- Skill in organizing and efficiently operating a comprehensive fleet operation; planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating the work of the division
- Skill in diagnosing defects in automotive and heavy equipment
- Skill in using a computer and basic knowledge of computer software
- Ability to apply technical skills and training to practical use
- Ability to train, instruct, and advise others in more technical aspects of mechanical work
- Ability to acquire new information and skills and to motivate mechanics to use technical knowledge
- Ability to create long-range plans, establish procedures, schedules, and assignments and to apply processes to practical application
- Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
- Ability to drive a BREC Vehicle and operate various motorized equipment to perform essential functions of the job
- Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, vendors, and the public
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Creates and ensures adherence to a fleet management plan for all of BREC's equipment and vehicle fleet, including procurement and re-sale practices, maintenance standards, and all other management processes.
- Supervises and assists mechanics
- Analyzes, reviews, and approves outsourcing needs for mechanical repairs
- Evaluates technical skill, efficiency, and accuracy of mechanical work
- Instructs and trains mechanics in new technology advances
- Completes reports as required
- Makes recommendations for equipment replacement, including tools
- Evaluates performance of mechanics
- Communicates with District Managers to promote harmony and efficiency
- Monitors and distributes repair and service workload for maximum results
- Analyzes existing maintenance techniques and programs, and recommends needs
- Promotes safety
- Manages inventory of fleet vehicles and equipment
- Manages parts inventory, including ordering and stocking
- Recommends and sends equipment and vehicles to outside vendors for specialty repairs
- Manages relationships with outside vendors
- Manages record keeping and expense recording for fleet staff.
Secondary Job Duties:
- Leads training classes for mechanics, equipment operators, and service personnel
- Communicates with equipment and supply dealers
- Recommends equipment purchases
- Recommends supply purchases for fleet servicing
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information
As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; lunch break daily; overtime as required. Some weekend and after hours work required. Subject to call out to respond to emergencies and other situations as required.
Resumes will
not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org
or call (225) 273-6430.
2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through
Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA, including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by
Lincoln Financial. Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026* 