Mechanic

About Us

The Visterra Landscape Group platform is ranked among North America's top 20 landscape service providers. Collectively, Visterra partner companies bring more than 200 years of expert landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, sweeping, portering and critical winter services with a reputation for excellence in client service. Incumbent partner leaders guide day-to-day operations with teams that value and prioritize safety, employee wellbeing and dynamic career pathways. Visterra's partner companies include Outdoor Pride and Riverside Services in New Hampshire and Massachusetts; Dyna-Mist and Texas Landscape Group in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas; Oberson's and GroundsPRO in Ohio and Kentucky; H&M Landscaping in Northeast Ohio; Land Corps in Tennessee; FullCare serving Missouri and the broader Midwest region; and Clover, serving Alabama. For more information, visit VLGLLC.com.

Role Overview

The Mechanic serves as a skilled maintenance professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of landscape equipment, fleet vehicles, trailers, and small engines. Reporting to branch operations leadership, this role plays a critical part in maximizing equipment uptime, supporting field operations, and ensuring safe and efficient fleet performance. The Mechanic will work closely with operations teams to prioritize repairs, maintain maintenance records, and support the overall reliability of equipment used throughout daily operations. As the company continues to grow, this position will help support operational efficiency and contribute to a culture of safety and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel system issues on landscape equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks, trailers, skid steers, mowers, sweepers, and other commercial equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify equipment deficiencies before failures occur.
• Maintain service schedules and ensure equipment is serviced according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and repair small engines, commercial landscaping equipment, and light-duty vehicles.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and service documentation.
• Order, track, and manage parts inventory to support repair and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and equipment operating procedures.
• Cook up and coordinate equipment repairs with branch leadership and field operations teams.
• Respond to urgent repair needs to minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment maintenance and fleet management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic, equipment technician, diesel technician, or related field.
• Experience maintaining commercial landscape equipment, fleet vehicles, trailers, and small engines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems and perform repairs independently.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) savings plan