Shop Assistant

Monarch Landscape Companies•Kent, WA

1d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE SERVICES Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in five states across the central and western United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy. JOB SUMMARY: Assist with general shop activities, contributing to an efficient and organized shop.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
Valid driver license issued by the state where employed, with insurable record
Knowledge of mowing and landscape equipment
Knowledge of small engine and two cycle engine repair
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Has own tools
Basic Mathematical Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Frequently required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds
Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
Frequently works with mechanical objects and frequently outside in all weather conditions
Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

Nice To Haves

One year general fleet and equipment maintenance and repair experience preferred
Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Taking equipment to and from vendors for repair
Parts pickup from vendors
Clean up/organization of shop
Operate machinery (lawn mowers, riding mowers) to move around shop
Deliver equipment to job sites
Abide by company guidelines and safety policies.
Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations;adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
Company Provided Life/AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
7 Paid Holidays
3 Days Paid Bereavement
5 Days Paid Jury Duty
Employee Equity Program
Paid Time Off Starting at 1 weeks per year
Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
Referral Bonuses Programs
Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Education Assistance
Best-in-Class Learning Management System
Career Advancement Opportunities