Private estate near Highland Falls, NY seeks a highly skilled, versatile, and service-oriented Private Automotive Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, repair, safety, and overall readiness of an extensive vehicle and recreational equipment collection. This is a full-time, year-round position with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends when urgent repairs, vehicle movements, events, or principal travel require additional support.
The collection includes classic and vintage automobiles, modern vehicles, high-end luxury and performance vehicles, imported makes, off-road equipment, side-by-sides, UTVs, golf carts, and other specialty vehicles. The role requires a seasoned professional who can confidently work across multiple generations of automotive technology, from traditional mechanical systems to modern computer-controlled vehicles with advanced electronics, software, and integrated safety systems.
The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 15 years of hands-on automotive experience and possess exceptional mechanical judgment, diagnostic ability, organization, and attention to detail. They should be equally comfortable completing repairs personally, coordinating highly specialized work with dealerships or outside experts, and maintaining meticulous records for every vehicle and piece of equipment.
This individual must be proactive, discreet, dependable, and capable of maintaining the entire collection to an exceptionally high standard. The estate is looking for a polished professional with a calm, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a “no task too big or too small” approach. Experience supporting a private family, executive fleet, collector, restoration facility, or similarly high-service environment is REQUIRED.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Oversee the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overall mechanical readiness of the estate’s vehicle and equipment collection
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Service and repair classic, antique, and vintage vehicles while demonstrating an understanding of older engines, carbureted systems, ignition systems, mechanical fuel delivery, cooling systems, braking systems, and period-correct components
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Maintain and repair modern domestic and imported vehicles, including luxury, performance, and specialty automobiles
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Provide expert support for European and other high-end imported makes, with the ability to identify when manufacturer-specific equipment, dealership service, or a marque specialist is required
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Maintain and repair recreational and utility equipment, including side-by-sides, SXS vehicles, UTVs, ATVs, golf carts, utility carts, trailers, and related off-road equipment
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Conduct preventative maintenance, fluid services, brake repairs, suspension work, tire rotations, battery replacement, seasonal preparation, and other routine mechanical work
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Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer-related issues using professional-grade scan tools, multimeters, diagnostic software, service manuals, and manufacturer resources
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Work confidently with modern vehicle technology, including onboard computers, electronic control modules, advanced driver-assistance systems, infotainment systems, navigation systems, cameras, sensors, telematics, battery-management systems, and integrated vehicle networks
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Perform or coordinate required software updates, programming, calibration, coding, and firmware updates through authorized dealerships or qualified specialists when necessary
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Research and monitor manufacturer recalls, safety campaigns, technical service bulletins, warranty coverage, and recommended service updates for all vehicles
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Coordinate recall repairs and warranty work with dealerships, manufacturers, restoration shops, and specialty vendors, ensuring all work is completed properly and documented
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Maintain comprehensive service records for each vehicle and piece of equipment, including maintenance histories, repair invoices, recall records, registrations, inspection dates, warranty information, mileage, and upcoming service requirements
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Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, seasonal service calendars, and long-term care plans for the collection
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Regularly inspect vehicles for safety, cosmetic condition, fluid levels, tire condition, battery health, leaks, warning lights, unusual noises, and other potential concerns
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Ensure vehicles are fueled, charged, clean, operational, and ready for use according to the principals’ schedules and preferences
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Prepare vehicles for seasonal storage, extended inactivity, transport, road trips, events, exhibitions, or inclement weather
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Safely move, stage, retrieve, and deliver vehicles as needed, including transportation to dealerships, service centers, detailers, registration facilities, inspection stations, and specialty vendors
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Assist with vehicle acquisitions, sales, inspections, transport coordination, and pre-purchase mechanical evaluations when requested
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Provide informed recommendations regarding repairs, restoration decisions, parts sourcing, equipment replacement, upgrades, and long-term maintenance priorities
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Source appropriate OEM, aftermarket, restored, or period-correct parts while balancing authenticity, reliability, safety, and availability
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Establish and maintain trusted relationships with dealerships, specialty mechanics, restoration facilities, parts suppliers, tire vendors, towing companies, detailers, transport companies, and other automotive professionals
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Review outside vendor estimates, monitor repair quality, verify completed work, and help ensure the estate receives appropriate service and value
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Maintain the garage, workshop, tools, diagnostic equipment, parts inventory, fluids, batteries, and automotive supplies in a clean, safe, organized, and professional condition
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Follow appropriate safety procedures for vehicle lifts, battery systems, fuels, chemicals, welding equipment, power tools, and other mechanical operations
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Collaborate closely with estate management, security, drivers, household staff, corporate personnel, and other team members to ensure vehicles are available and prepared when needed
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Provide clear updates regarding vehicle condition, anticipated repairs, maintenance priorities, vendor appointments, costs, timelines, and safety concerns
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Respond calmly and efficiently to breakdowns, warning lights, flat tires, dead batteries, equipment failures, or other urgent automotive matters
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Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the principals, their schedules, their residences, and the estate’s vehicle collection
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Perform additional automotive, garage, property, or operational support duties as reasonably requested
Requirements:
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Minimum 15 years of professional, hands-on automotive repair and maintenance experience
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Significant experience working with a combination of classic or vintage automobiles, modern vehicles, high-end luxury vehicles, performance vehicles, and imported makes
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Strong knowledge of European and other specialty automotive brands is highly preferred
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Experience maintaining and repairing side-by-sides, SXS vehicles, UTVs, ATVs, golf carts, utility vehicles, trailers, and related equipment
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Advanced mechanical, electrical, and computerized diagnostic skills
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Proficiency with modern automotive scan tools, diagnostic software, electrical testing equipment, digital service platforms, and technical repair information
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Strong understanding of modern vehicle electronics, control modules, sensors, software systems, driver-assistance technology, infotainment systems, and connected vehicle features
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Demonstrated experience identifying, researching, documenting, and coordinating manufacturer recalls, technical service bulletins, warranty repairs, and software updates
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Experience working with collector vehicles, private fleets, executive vehicles, luxury dealerships, restoration shops, race or performance facilities, or private estates is strongly preferred
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Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, anticipate maintenance requirements, and make sound decisions without constant oversight
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate digital and physical service records
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Strong command of the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Professional, polished, discreet, and service-oriented demeanor
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Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to safety, cleanliness, reliability, and presentation
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Calm and resourceful problem-solving ability, particularly during breakdowns or time-sensitive situations
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Ability to communicate technical information clearly to nontechnical principals and estate staff
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Strong time management, punctuality, follow-through, and multitasking skills
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Team-oriented approach and willingness to collaborate with household, corporate, security, and transportation personnel
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Positive, dependable, and flexible personality with a “no task too big or too small” attitude
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Ability to safely lift automotive parts and equipment and perform the physical requirements associated with mechanical work
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Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays when urgent vehicle needs arise
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Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
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Excellent references from current and/or previous employers
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Legal authorization to work in the United States
The anticipated base salary range is $140,000–$180,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, automotive-specific qualifications,
A competitive benefits package includes medical insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, auto-specific recurrent training, professional-development support.
