Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE

This non-exempt job classification is responsible for troubleshooting, performing, and evaluating all service and repair activities of landscape equipment, related tools, and street-legal vehicles in a safe, timely, and cost‑efficient manner; perform related work as required.

• Works under the direction of the Shop Supervisor;
• Repairs, replaces, and/or performs preventative maintenance on engines, equipment and tools;
• Conducts mechanical diagnostics, equipment repair, and safety inspections of various systems including brakes, suspension, electrical and hydraulic, diesel, gas, 2-cycle and 4-cycle motors, as well as on‑road and off‑road equipment;
• Maintains equipment, parts and supply inventory;
• Anticipates needed equipment, parts and supplies and makes recommendations for replacement as part of the annual budget process;
• Maintains the shop, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion;
• Attends seminars and continuing education programs on an as‑needed basis;
• Demonstrates efficient improvement of light‑duty landscape equipment (e.g., mowers, weed‑eaters, hedge trimmers), heavy‑duty landscape equipment (e.g., trenchers, skid steers, chain saws), and related tools (e.g., pruners, saws, loppers);
• Relies on manufacturer diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and specifications to guide proper troubleshooting, repair, or replacement;
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and precision‑measuring and testing instruments;
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble;
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts;
• Tests mechanical devices to assess their performance;
• Lubricates and cleans parts;
• Maintains efficiency of Lockout/Tagout Program;
• Assists with snow and trash removal as assigned;
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and performance goals;
• Ensures that all safety laws, policies, and practices are met;
• Identifies system components, determines component failure, and isolates components in a system;
• Reads and understands complex mechanical schematics;
• Removes, replaces, and/or repairs system components as needed;
• Repairs/rebuilds hydraulic systems including cylinder/valves, hoses, and piping;
• Performs major and minor mechanical repairs on all company‑owned equipment including brakes, suspension, engine repair/rebuild, repair mechanical systems, gears, belt drives, electrical, and component swap;
• Diagnoses pneumatic brake systems and regulators on CDL vehicles;
• Completes all DOT required inspection, repairs, fills out reports and updates file upon completion;
• Repairs, replaces, and/or performs preventative maintenance on engines, equipment, and tools;
• Lists all concerns on a work order to ensure concerns are noted and addressed;
• Determines course of action required for repair/service and establishes a timeline needed to complete;
• Reviews equipment repair after unit has been completed, and reviews the work that was performed as well as the parts that were used and hours logged;
• Ensures all work meets company quality standards;
• Maintains service logs and records of preventative maintenance for all tools, equipment, and vehicles;
• Attends weekly safety meetings;
• Demonstrates professional understanding of hazardous substances, PPE, and OSHA compliance;
• Provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to vendors, work‑site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

• Safety:
  Ensures compliance with all aspects of the company’s safety program; role models safety principles at all times; understands the contribution safety makes to employees, team morale, and gross margin.
• Results Oriented:
  Maintains focus on outcomes; is proactive and goal oriented; concentrates on meeting objectives, delivering to the required time, cost, and quality; holds performance as more important than process; sets specific, measurable goals, and takes efficient action to accomplish success.
• Mechanical Operations:
  Accurately diagnoses and repairs landscape and construction equipment, tools, and vehicles; keeps preventative maintenance schedules; tracks documentation, warranties, and agreements.
• Hazard…