Mechanic

Bachman’s was founded in 1885 and remains a family-owned business, with fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Bachman’s operates six full-service Floral, Gift & Garden Centers throughout the Twin Cities, a shop in the Galleria, a Hardscapes Center in Farmington, and 28 floral departments within Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores. Additionally, Bachman’s operates indoor and outdoor landscaping divisions, a weddings and special events department, a wholesale nursery division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Lakeville, Minn., which produces many of the plants, flowers, and landscaping products sold by Bachman’s today.

Job Duties:

• Direct and / or perform all vehicle maintenance necessary including: routine maintenance; to include adjustments, rebuilding where needed, replacing parts, welding, painting, etc.
• Perform routine safety inspections on equipment used in nursery production. Observe all laws and safety procedures associated with mechanization used in nursery production.
• Provide daily work direction to Lakeville Union Vehicle maintenance employee’s
• Fabricate or customize specialized equipment needed for nursery production.
• Work cooperatively with other Lakeville departments and maintain their equipment in good working condition. This would include Nursery Wholesale, Hardscapes and the Greenhouse.
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Maintain facilities in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
• Maintain communication with Manager when needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate a variety of nursery production equipment such as farm tractors, skid loaders, forklifts, front-end loader, tree spade, semi-tractor/trailer, or others as required.
• High school diploma plus two year certificate from an Agriculture specific Institution and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role.
• Must have Class D license. Valid CDL driver’s license preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in basic equipment maintenance including welding, engine, electrical, transmission, hydraulics and other related work.
• Must be at least 21 years old and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. occasionally.

Schedule:

• Primarily Monday – Friday position with Overtime and Weekends as necessary.

Bachman's is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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