Landscape Mechanic

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Landscape Mechanic & Shop Manager is responsible for keeping the company running by keeping the equipment running. This role owns the shop, the fleet, and morning readiness. You are not just fixing equipment—you are preventing downtime, enforcing standards, and running the backbone of operations.

If crews aren’t ready to roll at departure time, the shop failed. If equipment fails in the field, prevention failed. This is a leadership position for someone who takes pride in zero excuses and clean execution.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Shop & Equipment Management

• Maintain, inspect, and repair all commercial equipment

• Diagnose and repair:

  • Commercial mowers

  • 2-cycle equipment (blowers, trimmers, edgers)

  • Chainsaws & hedge trimmers

• Handle welding, fabrication, and minor fabrication repairs as needed

• Maintain organized tool inventory and enforce proper storage

• Keep shop clean, safe, and operational at all times

Preventative Maintenance & Routine Service

• Execute scheduled maintenance on all equipment

• Perform oil changes and services on:

  • Trucks

  • Mowers

  • Loaders

  • Generators

• Inspect oil levels daily

• Log service dates and condition reports

• Replace belts, filters, blades, lines, fluids, and wear components proactively

• Maintain service history records for every piece of equipment

Blade & Equipment Sharpening

• Sharpen and balance mower blades

• Sharpen chainsaw chains

• Sharpen hedge trimmer blades

• Maintain cutting efficiency standards

• Replace damaged blades immediately

Trailer & Fleet Management

• Inspect trailers weekly

• Maintain:

  • Lights

  • Floors

  • Hitches

  • Brakes

  • Ramps

  • Safety equipment

• Ensure all trailers are DOT-ready

• Track failures and schedule repairs without reminders

Team & Morning Operations

• Run morning shop operations

• Ensure crews leave ON TIME and READY

• Enforce load lists and checklist system

• Confirm all equipment is:

  • Fueled

  • Functional

  • Loaded correctly

• Identify problems before trucks roll

• Train crews on equipment care and accountability

Inventory & Purchasing Control

• Monitor parts inventory

• Track fuel, oil, filters, belts, blades

• Reorder before stock-outs happen

• Eliminate waste, overspending, and downtime caused by poor planning

Accountability & Reporting

• Daily shop condition check

• Weekly equipment report

• Downtime tracking

• Repair logs

• Cost control reporting

• Root-cause analysis on repeat failures

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years working on commercial landscape equipment

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic ability

• Experience with fleet maintenance preferred

Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting

• Welding & fabrication (bonus)

• Electrical diagnosis

• Organizational discipline

• Leadership & accountability

• Time management

• Parts management

Personal Traits That Matter

• Takes ownership

• Shows up before problems show up

• Doesn’t wait to be told what’s broken

• Keeps standards high without excuses

• Organizes chaos

• Thinks long-term, not just patch jobs

• Proud of a clean, tight operation

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

✅ Crews roll out on time
✅ Equipment is field-ready daily
✅ Breakdowns drop month over month
✅ Shop stays clean and controlled
✅ Maintenance is logged
✅ Failures are prevented—not just repaired