Description

Job Summary

The Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining the equipment owned by the company. Experience with mechanical repair is a necessity.

Core Values

1. Culture of Safety Safety is always job #1
2. A Growing Tradition Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
3. Employee Owned Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
4. Exceptional Customer Experience Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
5. Good Neighbors Community Pride Sharing our Success
6. Respectability Treating Others as we want to be treated

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Evaluate the return and condition of landscape equipment, making repair recommendations
• Complete basic work service orders, sharpen blades, replace string lines, etc
• Complete advanced repairs on 2-cycle and other landscape equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tire changes and other vehicle services
• Ensure equipment is clean, properly maintained and in good working order
• Provide updates, recommendations, and regular communication to Managers
• Follow safety rules and regulations, assist Crews to meet daily goals
• Repair of trucks, trailers, and equipment correctly, safely, and efficiently
• Accurately document all work performed to each unit
• Clean repaired items prior to returning for crew use
• Keep work area and shop common areas clean and organized
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Self-starter and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess a current Class C Driver’s License with clean MVR records
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of turf equipment
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Truck mechanic experience preferred
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus but not required

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent desired
• Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
• 1 Years of experience performing service repairs
• 1 Years of experience as a Small Engine Mechanic or Small Engine Technician

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
  • Be able to reach overhead
  • Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
  • Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks

• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance at a level acceptable to the company
• Position may require extended work hours and flexibility in scheduling
• This work may be performed outside in all sorts of weather conditions (i.e., hot, humid, cold, wet, windy, rain, snow) which means the person will need to be adequately prepared
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds