Maintenance Technician
GardenCore is seeking a motivated, dependable entry-level Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience in basic mechanical and maintenance tasks (e.g., changing spark plugs, replacing lights/headlights, simple electrical motor swapping, pulleys, bearings) and a strong interest in learning more advanced skills. This position supports equipment and operations at a mulch, soil, sand, pea gravel, and river rock production and bagging facility supplying major retail customers. Work is performed year-round in all weather conditions.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in mechanical or industrial maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic maintenance and repairs
- Assist senior Maintenance with equipment inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance for automation lines that perform sorting, bagging, and packaging pallets
- Support production equipment used in mulch, soil, sand, pea gravel, and river rock for major retail distribution
- Perform basic troubleshooting and report mechanical issues
- Use hand and power tools safely and correctly
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning mulch, soil, and pea gravel from line areas
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Learn new mechanical and technical skills through hands-on training
- Provide support during peak production periods across all seasons
- Install, adjust, and repair production equipment, heavy trucks, and special purpose machines as assigned
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned
- Weld and use cutting torch as required
- Perform general repairs to plant structures
- Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
- Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs, and discuss with Head Mechanic for approval and repair as needed
- Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
- Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
- Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
- Replace and install parts as needed
- Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Requirements
- Strong interest in mechanical work and willingness to learn
- Basic experience changing spark plugs, headlights, or similar tasks
- Ability to follow directions and work well with a team
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
- Previous industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, or outdoor work experience is a plus but not required
Working Conditions
- Work is performed at a mulch, soil, and pebble/rock bagging facility serving major retailers
- Must be willing to work in dirty, dusty, muddy, and all types of outdoor environments, as well as covered environments with some exposure to outdoor elements
- Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions throughout Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, including: sunshine, heat, rain, snow, sleet, dust, and mud
- Exposure to outdoor elements, machinery, dust, forklifts, and industrial equipment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
- Manual dexterity to use tools and handle mechanical components
Schedule
6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Pay
$25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About GardenCore
GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. GardenCore operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.