Justin Devine
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Highly skilled Automotive and Maintenance Technician with 12+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle repair, mobile detailing, diagnostics, and property maintenance. Proven ability to manage multiple jobs at once, supervise teams, and operate a mobile fleet. Passionate about machinery, troubleshooting, and delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Automotive & Maintenance Technician
Self Employed Services
Portland, OR
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided automotive diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance
- Performed property maintenance including electrical, painting, and installations
- Maintained tools, equipment, and customer vehicles to professional standards
Automotive Technician
Midnight Auto
Vancouver, WA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical vehicle issues
- Performed brakes, tune-ups, engine and transmission work
- Completed wheel alignments and suspension repairs
- Followed shop safety and quality standards
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Independent Automotive Mechanic
Self Employed Services
Portland, OR
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed full-service auto repair including:
- Engine systems
- Diagnostics & tune-ups
- Engine and transmission repair & replacement
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Owner / Mobile Fleet Operator
JB Auto Detailing Service
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Owned and operated a four-vehicle mobile detailing business
- Expanded services from $50 basic details to $500 premium restoration packages
- Performed paint correction, waxing, interior shampooing, and full reconditioning
- Managed scheduling, customer relations, and daily operation
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices, enhancing service offerings.
- Conducted regular quality control assessments to maintain service standards and enhance client retention rates.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Continued maintaining apartment properties while operating business
- Completed electrical repairs, painting, installations, and equipment replacement
- Concurrent
- Performed routine maintenance inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, reducing emergency repair incidents significantly.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems efficiently.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies to optimize resource allocation.
Detailer → Site Supervisor
Green Auto Spa
Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed full interior and exterior detailing; washing, waxing, buffing, interior shampooing, and clay bar treatment
- Promoted to Site Supervisor, overseeing daily operations and quality control
- Scheduled and assigned employees, jobs, and ensured high production standards
- Maintained strong customer satisfaction through consistent, high-quality results
- Implemented quality control checks to maintain high standards of service delivery across all detailing projects.
- Managed inventory of detailing supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed apartment work, repairs, part replacement, installations, and restorations
- Prepared units for move-ins and handled urgent maintenance needs
- Concurrent
- Collaborated with property management to address tenant concerns promptly and effectively.
- Led team projects focused on improving service quality and tenant satisfaction levels.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions for repairs, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Education
G.E.D -
GED -
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, OR04-2023
Skills
- Knowledge of automotive systems
- Engine diagnostics expertise
- Comprehensive engine and transmission services
- Automotive diagnostic expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Automotive diagnostics
- Thermal control systems
- Fuel system analysis
- Energy management
- Suspension systems
- Cross-functional alignment
- Suspension component replacement
- Knowledge of suspension and steering systems
- Mechanical systems proficiency
- Knowledge of automotive electrical systems
- Residential wiring expertise
- Appetizer preparation
- Alternator installation expertise
- Battery performance optimization
- Diagnostic scanning technologies
- Metal fabrication and welding
- MIG and stick welding skills
- Custom metal fabrication skills
- Mount fabrication proficiency
- 10 years in welding applications
- Precision in detailing
- Surface restoration expertise
- Surface buffing
- Skilled in body waxing
- Surface decontamination technique
- Fabric shampooing expertise
- Expertise in vehicle restoration
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical Repair
- Equipment Installation
- Component Replacement
- Painting
- Property Maintenance & Restoration
- Operations & Safety
- Proficient in tool organization
- OSHA compliance knowledge
- Quality Control
- Worksite Supervision
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Apartment maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- System installations
Timeline
Independent Automotive & Maintenance Technician
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - 01.2026
Automotive Technician
Midnight Auto
01.2020 - 01.2023
Independent Automotive Mechanic
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Owner / Mobile Fleet Operator
JB Auto Detailing Service
01.2016 - 01.2018
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018
Detailer → Site Supervisor
Green Auto Spa
01.2014 - 01.2016
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
01.2014 - 01.2016
G.E.D -
GED -
Portland Community College