Mechanic

Akehurst Landscape Service Inc•Joppatowne, MD

21d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience performing mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of landscape equipment, tools, and vehicles
Valid class C driver’s license, which must be maintained throughout employment
Incumbents must sign the Confidentiality, Non-disclosure, and Non-solicitation Agreement prior to their first day on the job
Incumbents must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness

Nice To Haves

Basic bilingual English and Spanish skills are desired

Responsibilities

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
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