Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Joppatowne, Maryland, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Mechanical Diagnostics, Preventative Maintenance, Hydraulic System Repair, Engine Rebuilding, Electrical Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Brake Systems, DOT Inspections, Lockout/Tagout, OSHA Compliance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Precision Measuring, Inventory Management

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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, and 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…