Mechanic

About the role

The Mechanic supports the maintenance and repair of trucks and equipment used across lawn care, landscape, hardscape, and commercial snow-removal operations. This role is designed for a strong technician who enjoys hands-on work, values craftsmanship, and wants room to grow but does not want to run the shop or manage people.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mowers, aerators, slit seeders, blowers, trimmers, edgers, and related turf equipment.
• Maintain compactors, saws, mini-skid attachments, trenchers, and other small construction tools.
• Support repairs and seasonal prep for plows, salters, skid-steer attachments, and walk-behind snow equipment.
• Assist with diagnosing leaks, failures, and performance issues in small-equipment hydraulic systems.
• Perform basic testing and repair of wiring, switches, sensors, and battery systems.
• Complete PM tasks according to the schedule and standards set by the Manager of Fleet & Field Development.
• Work through the prioritized Equipment Repair List provided by the Manager of Fleet & Field Development.
• Assist with physical installation, removal, or troubleshooting of GPS units (Verizon Connect) when directed.
• Help monitor fuel tank levels and assist with basic fueling system troubleshooting (Fluid Secure).
• Perform hands-on tasks for spring/summer/fall/winter equipment transitions.
• Assist with recall inspections or minor recall-related repairs under direction.
• Help maintain equipment condition notes and update the Master Sheet when directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop workspace.
• Work with the Manager of Fleet & Field Development to source parts and track orders.
• Perform occasional light fabrication, welding, or custom adjustments as needed.
• Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, and safe-repair procedures.
• Record maintenance activities, parts usage, and service notes according to company standards.
• Serve as a backup operator during snow and ice events for smaller routes or specialized equipment needs, under direction of the Manager of Fleet & Field Development.
• Assist with staging equipment, fueling, pre-trip inspections, and post-storm recovery tasks.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for storm response as assigned by the Manager of Fleet & Field Development.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
• Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
• Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
• Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
• Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
• Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
• Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
• Repair or rebuild transmissions.
• Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, and friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.

Qualifications

At least four years of mechanical repair experience, or equivalent education/experience combination. Experience with landscape, turf, construction, or snow-removal equipment is highly desirable.

Skills

• Working knowledge of small engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate with the Manager of Fleet & Field Development and field teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to shift tasks quickly as priorities change.
• Basic computer literacy for diagnostics, service documentation, and parts lookup.
• Customer-service mindset when interacting with internal field crews.
• Ability to operate snow-removal equipment safely and confidently during winter events.