Equipment Maintenance Lead

The Presidio Trust is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Lead to join its Park Maintenance Department. The Presidio Trust is a unique federal agency that stewards and shares the Presidio, one of the most visited national park sites in America and a place where people live and businesses thrive. The Trust manages the Presidio through a triple bottom line focus: being visited and loved by all, being a model of environmental stewardship, and demonstrating excellence in all our operations.

Reporting to the Heavy Mobile Equipment Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Lead is responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles, heavy equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, and small-engine equipment used in park operations. Equipment maintained by the shop ranges from handheld equipment such as string trimmers, chainsaws, and similar small equipment to passenger and light-duty vehicles, heavy trucks, tractors, specialized equipment, and large construction equipment such as loaders and excavators.

The Equipment Maintenance Lead serves as the primary technical resource for equipment maintenance and repair and is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation of the equipment maintenance shop. The incumbent performs complex diagnostic and repair work while also managing the administrative, logistical, documentation, parts, and vendor-coordination activities necessary to maintain an effective equipment maintenance program.

This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $47.34 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by November 3, 2026, will receive first consideration. The projected start date for this role is early January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Performs a broad range of preventive maintenance, diagnostic, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and replacement work on gasoline-, diesel-, battery-, and electrically powered vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, cooling, lubrication, braking, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and other equipment systems using appropriate diagnostic procedures, test equipment, technical information, service manuals, schematics, and manufacturer resources.
• Performs maintenance and repair on a wide variety of equipment, which may include:
• Handheld and small-engine equipment, including string trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, generators, pumps, and similar equipment.
• Grounds and landscape maintenance equipment, including mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, and attachments.
• Passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, vans, and utility vehicles.
• Medium- and heavy-duty trucks and associated equipment.
• Trailers and towing equipment.
• Construction and earthmoving equipment, including loaders, skid steers, excavators, and similar heavy equipment.
• Specialized park maintenance equipment and attachments.
• Evaluates equipment condition and identifies emerging maintenance needs, safety concerns, excessive wear, recurring failures, and other conditions that may affect equipment reliability or service life.
• Performs field diagnosis and repairs when equipment cannot reasonably be transported to the maintenance shop.

• Works closely with the Park Maintenance Program Manager to establish maintenance and repair priorities, evaluate equipment condition, and determine whether maintenance and repair work should be completed in-house or performed by outside vendors or specialty repair facilities.
• Develops repair approaches based on equipment condition, parts availability, labor requirements, required technical expertise, shop capabilities, anticipated downtime, cost, warranty considerations, and operational priorities.
• Coordinates outsourced repairs, including communicating equipment problems and requested work to vendors, obtaining estimates as appropriate, arranging transportation or delivery, monitoring repair status, reviewing completed work, and confirming that repairs address the identified problem.

• Identifies and researches replacement parts, components, fluids, filters, consumables, and other materials required for maintenance and repair activities.
• Obtains pricing and availability information from vendors and suppliers and orders parts and materials in accordance with established purchasing procedures and delegated authority.
• Tracks outstanding parts orders and backorders and follows up with suppliers when necessary to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintains an organized inventory of commonly used parts, filters, fluids, shop supplies, fasteners, and other maintenance materials. Establishes appropriate stocking levels based on equipment population, maintenance history, usage, lead times, and operational needs.
• Shop Operations and Work Management
• Establishes appropriate repair priorities in coordination with the Park Maintenance Program Manager and communicates anticipated equipment downtime when appropriate.
• Maintains an orderly, functional, and safe maintenance shop. Ensures tools, diagnostic equipment, shop equipment, parts, fluids, and supplies are appropriately stored and maintained.

• Creates and maintains accurate maintenance and repair records for vehicles and equipment.
• Documents inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostic findings, repairs performed, parts and materials used, outside vendor work, equipment condition, and other relevant maintenance history.
• Maintains work orders or equivalent records from initial problem identification through completion of repairs and return to service.
• Uses maintenance records and equipment history to identify trends and provide information supporting equipment replacement, budgeting, maintenance planning, and lifecycle management decisions.
• Technical Research and Problem Solving
• Keeps current with changes in vehicle and equipment technology, diagnostic methods, maintenance practices, and repair procedures relevant to the fleet.

• →Communicate equipment condition and repair needs in clear, practical terms and provide technically informed recommendations regarding repair options, costs, downtime, and equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• →High school diploma or equivalent required.
• →Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, vocational, technical, or trade-school program in automotive technology, diesel technology, heavy equipment maintenance, or a closely related field is desirable. Relevant additional journey-level experience may be considered in evaluating technical training and experience.
• →A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a shop lead, lead mechanic, equipment maintenance lead, shop foreman, or equivalent position with responsibility for coordinating and performing the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.
• →Journey-level experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a broad range of vehicles and equipment, including gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, and small-engine equipment.
• →Experience determining whether repairs should be completed in-house or referring to dealers, specialty repair facilities, or other outside service providers.
• →Experience maintaining work orders, equipment service histories, preventive maintenance records, parts records, and other shop documentation.
• →Experience organizing shop workflow and balancing preventive maintenance, scheduled repairs, unexpected breakdowns, and operational priorities.
• →Experience using computerized systems and online resources for diagnostic research, technical information, parts identification, purchasing, maintenance documentation, and vendor communication.
• →Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and related systems.
• →Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines and associated fuel, cooling, lubrication, intake, exhaust, and emissions systems.
• →Knowledge of vehicle and equipment braking, steering, suspension, drivetrain, charging, starting, and electrical systems.
• →Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, service manuals, parts diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair information.
• →Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, diagnostic equipment, scan tools, electrical test equipment, and other equipment used in vehicle and equipment repair.
• →Ability to research and accurately identify parts for a diverse fleet, including older or specialized equipment.
• →Must be able to obtain any additional licenses, certifications, or equipment qualifications required for the operation, testing, or transportation of vehicles and equipment assigned to the maintenance program.
• →Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license and any other class license appropriate for the operation of vehicles required in the performance of assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

• →A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.

Background Check
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.