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Quixote is a leading provider of production services for the entertainment industry. Quixote rents production trailers, trucks, lighting and grip and other equipment to support a wide range of productions including long-form television and feature film, as well as high-end photo shoots and commercials. We operate in Los Angeles and New York, while also servicing on-location productions across the U.S.

Quixote offers unparalleled convenience, service and quality to productions of any size. At Quixote, everyone on set is a VIP.

Job Summary:

Quixote Studios is looking for a full-time Mechanic to join our transportation team. The purpose of this role is to perform mechanical repairs, oil changes on vehicles, DOT Inspections, and assist with the day-to-day shift operations. Ability to perform light and heavy manual labor as well as work special hours as required.

What You'll Do:

• Perform mechanical repairs on both light, medium, and heavy equipment such as trucks, trailers and lot equipment in a timely manner.

• Maintain and verify vehicle functional condition by conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, performing oil changes, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components, and repairing body damage.

• Diagnose and repair generators, thermostats, water heater, plumbing and electrical systems.

• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

• Inspect equipment, analyze mechanical/operational errors, and report all findings to Fleet Service Manager.

• Maintain all vehicles, equipment, generator, lot and building needs.

• Perform all interior/exterior repairs, generator maintenance and service, and other minor repairs in a timely manner.

• Follow and adhere to safety rules, regulations, and proper use of safety equipment that pertains to each job skill and qualification.

• Meet with supervisor to review information pertinent to the job performance, such as daily assignments, business levels, pending projects, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You'll Need:

• 2+ years Automotive Technician experience

• Must provide and maintain their own tools necessary to perform the essential functions of the role

• Experience, knowledge and skills of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various types of equipment and power-driven tools

• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade

• Proficient math skills in unit of measurement and multiplication, division, addition, subtraction

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

• Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures

• Must engage work with a high sense of urgency and be detail oriented.

• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with internal employees and external clients

• Attentive to details - accurate and thorough

• Ability to work independently, safely, and efficiently and be a team player.

Physical Requirements:

• Requirements are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy work: requires ability to lift, twist and carry up to 50 pounds and manipulate (pushing, pulling) up to 160 pounds of product, et cetera.

• Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to: bending, carrying, climbing, crouching, feeling, finger movement, grasping,, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, rapid work speed, reaching, repetitive motions, seeing, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, twisting, walking, and walking on irregular surfaces.

Working Conditions:

Activities include regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. Noise level in work environment is usually loud. Dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, operating vehicle, and shift work.

Quixote Studios is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, including federal, state, and local fair chance laws.

Employment is contingent upon completion of applicable screenings in accordance with local laws.

The company uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us at [email protected] so we can support you throughout the recruitment experience.