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General Services says fleet strain driving outside repairs; city funds comprehensive study
Summary
General Services officials told the Budget & Finance working group that a shortage of in‑house mechanics and rising labor rates have forced outsourcing of vehicle repairs, and the department will commission a comprehensive fleet study funded in the CSP to define replacement needs and funding options.
General Services leaders told a Budget & Finance working group they have moved part of the city fleet‑repair workload to outside vendors in recent years because of difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified mechanics and technicians.
Gerald Smith, director of General Services, said retention of trained auto and diesel technicians has become harder as private‑sector shops offer higher take‑home pay and signing bonuses. Jennifer Johnson, human resources manager for General Services, said the department worked with central HR to…
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