J ob Title : MECHANIC
EXEMPT : NO
DIVISION : HOURS : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm
REPORTS TO : Account Manager
DAYS : Monday-Friday
Job Summary :
The Mechanic will perform mechanical repairs on landscape equipment and minor vehicle repairs and maintenance on vehicles.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Perform maintenance and repairs such as tune-ups and oil changes, checks tires and brakes, replaces spark plugs and engages in other similar tasks.
- Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are completed property.
- Cleans the shop and returns tools to proper location.
- Maintains inventory of replacement parts and equipment.
- Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
- Repair or replace damage parts. Sharpen equipment blades.
- Updates maintenance and repair logs for vehicles.
- Maintains constant watch for any safety problems or possible unsafe work practices, so as to work in the safest, accident free manner possible.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities :
- Knowledge of vehicle and landscape equipment repair.
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to use power and hand tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read service and repair manuals.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion .
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
Education and Experience :
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements :
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.