Kalamazoo - Vehicle Fleet / Small Engine Mechanic

Naturescape•Galesburg, MI

31d•$56,160

About The Position

Naturescape of Kalamazoo, MI is seeking to hire a Vehicle Fleet & Small Engine Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles and a wide assortment of small-engine equipment. Are you looking for a career with a stable, family-owned business? Would you like to be a valued and respected member of a close-knit team? If so, look no further! As a Vehicle Fleet & Small Engine Mechanic, you're the go-to expert for maintaining and repairing a variety of small engines and fleet vehicles - from mowers to vans and pickup trucks. Your days are varied, so some days you may: Every day, you're solving problems, delivering quality work with pride, and growing your mechanical knowledge and skill set. You will be a resource for others by offering guidance and teaching employees how to care for and operate equipment properly. Your ability to share knowledge positively and effectively helps build confidence and keeps our teams running smoothly. This isn't a shop-bound position. You're out in the field, traveling regionally in a company-provided vehicle to visit different branches. You will communicate with the local management team before, during, and after each visit. You're trusted to manage your schedule and represent our company with professionalism and positivity. You'll support growing locations and see the direct impact of your work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Naturescape is a family-owned company that is 100% committed to making our customers happy with our lawn and landscape care. Since our humble beginnings in Appleton, WI, in 1986, we have been committed to providing the highest quality service, guaranteeing satisfaction, and offering very affordable prices. Because of these continued commitments, we have grown and now have 42 locations around the Midwest and South. We know that we owe this success to our outstanding team. We care about employee satisfaction and want you to love your job. Here at Naturescape, we have a team culture where management is always willing to train and take the time to help you succeed. For the benefit of our employees, customers, and anyone who interacts with Naturescape, we are proud to be a drug-free workplace and provide safe and healthy working conditions at all of our branches.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and good driving record
Basic understanding of automotive and small engine mechanics (brakes, engines, and diagnostics)
Must have a standard set of tools
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Motivated with a desire to learn

Responsibilities

Diagnose and troubleshoot engine issues
Repair and fine-tune brakes, timing, and other systems
Restore worn-out machines to working condition
Complete routine maintenance on the vehicles and equipment
Conduct annual vehicle inspections to identify and correct non-compliant conditions
Offering guidance and teaching employees how to care for and operate equipment properly
Traveling regionally in a company-provided vehicle to visit different branches
Communicate with the local management team before, during, and after each visit
Manage your schedule and represent our company with professionalism and positivity

Benefits

Starting at $56,160 with salaried overtime
401K with unheard of - 200% company match up to 6%, vested immediately
Generous benefits: health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA; up to 3 weeks of PTO and holidays in the first year of employment; and employee discounts
Typical annual raises and yearly bonuses
Company vehicle for travel between work and home

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