Landscape Services Mechanic

Landscape Services Mechanic – California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Type of Appointment:
Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification:
Automotive/Equipment Mechanic

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,355 – $6,031 per month

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Department:
Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) leads campus efforts in the planning, development, and maintenance of the campus’s natural and built environments, supporting the university’s mission.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance—tune‑ups, filter changes, lubrication—on 2‑stroke engine equipment such as blowers, trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures in 2‑stroke engines and components (carburetors, ignition systems, fuel lines, exhaust).

• Repair and maintain heavy grounds, construction, and road maintenance equipment (gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel vehicles, tractors, sweepers, skip loaders, etc.).
• Replace or overhaul components—engines, brake systems, clutches, transmissions, differential assemblies, hydraulic systems, water pumps, valves, piping, tanks, fuel injection systems, and accessories.
• Install pistons, rings, pins, adjust bearings, clean carburetors, tune air/fuel mixture.
• Repair ignition systems, track rollers, carriers, and idlers.
• Replace broken parts such as gas lines, brake lines, hoist cables, steering gears, drive shafts.
• Repair or install electrical parts, including lights, wiring systems, and accessories.
• Input and retrieve maintenance data using a data terminal or personal computer.
• Assemble trailers and mount equipment like compressors, water pumps, or hoists; modify equipment as required.
• Perform tire and track maintenance on riding mowers and smaller machinery; conduct road tests to ensure functionality.
• Operate tools and machines—electric drills, grinders, valve facers, drill presses, hydraulic presses, hoists, motor analyzers, dynamo meters, and gauges.
• Ensure safety features (lights, warning systems, blade guards) are functional on landscape equipment.

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment.
• Care for shop tools and equipment; uphold industry standards for automotive, equipment, and heavy machinery maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping of assigned areas; inspect and document building equipment and systems.

• Maintain detailed records of repair work, preventive maintenance schedules, and parts used.
• Input material and labor hours, technician notes, and estimates into the TMA system promptly.
• Provide material lists and/or estimated labor hours for specific tasks.
• Attend training and professional development classes.

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of automotive and/or equipment mechanics, electrical systems, brake and engine overhaul, tools, materials, equipment, and computerized systems; understanding of hydraulic systems; familiarity with state and federal regulations, including smog regulations.
• Abilities: Skilled repairs on automotive, maintenance, or construction equipment; diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions; fabricate parts from blueprints; welding; inspect equipment; estimate cost, time, and materials; maintain records; prepare reports; provide instruction to assistants; respond to emergencies; read/write and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Abilities typically acquired through progressively responsible training or experience demonstrating journey-level skills similar to an apprenticeship program.

• ASE Certified Small equipment repair experience (gas-powered landscape equipment).

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. All campus programs, policies, and practices prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.