Shop Mechanic

Clintar; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Paid holiday time

Paid annual vacation policy

Life insurance

AD&D policy, Long-term disability

Dental and vision care

Extended healthcare (drug coverage, …)

Job summary

Clintar is hiring a full‑time Shop Mechanic to support both summer and winter operations in our Manitoba location. You will maintain and repair commercial mowers, snow equipment, trucks, and related machinery, perform routine maintenance, and ensure equipment reliability for daily deployment.

Ideal candidates have previous mechanic experience with heavy equipment, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety. Red Seal/Journeyperson certification is an asset but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanic or equipment technician experience.
• Experience with heavy equipment, trucks, landscaping equipment, or small engines.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work extended hours during major snow events.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Summer Operations: Maintain mowers, tractors, skid steers and service equipment; perform oil changes and inspections; diagnose issues; keep repair records.
• Winter Operations: Prepare and winterize equipment; maintain snowplows and salt spreaders; respond to breakdowns day or night.
• Preventative Maintenance: Schedule inspections; track service hours; identify upcoming repairs; keep equipment ready for deployment.
• What We’re Looking For: Prioiritize safety, troubleshoot problems, work independently and with the Operations team.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

Valid driver’s licence

Safety conscious

Education

Red Seal/Journeyperson (asset)

Job description

Benefits

• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

*Benefits for this role may vary by location but could include the following:

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid holiday time
• Paid annual vacation policy
• Life insurance
• AD&D policy, Long-term disability
• Dental and vision care
• Extended healthcare (drug coverage, hospital care, professional services, and medical emergency assistance)

*The franchise location you are applying to will be able to provide more details on benefits

Company Overview

Clintar was founded in 1973 to provide top-quality corporate landscape and snow and ice management services. Today, Clintar is the largest company of its kind in Canada and ranked 27th overall in North America providing Commercial Outdoor Services. As a leader in the landscape management industry, Clintar rewards high-performing employees with growth and development opportunities.

Job Summary

Clintar is hiring a full‑time Shop Mechanic. Join our esteemed team in delivering top‑notch service and ensuring our equipment runs safely and efficiently. Ideal for those who value safety, seek challenges, and adapt to a varied schedule, especially in the winter.

Responsibilities

• Summer Operations
  • Maintain commercial mowers, zero‑turns, tractors, skid steers, and other equipment.
  • Service small engines and landscaping equipment.
  • Maintain landscape construction equipment and attachments.
  • Maintain trucks, trailers, and service vehicles.
  • Perform oil changes, greasing, filter changes, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
  • Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems.
  • Complete equipment repairs and prepare equipment for daily deployment.
  • Respond to field equipment breakdowns when required.
  • Maintain equipment service and repair records.
• Winter Operations
  • Prepare and winterize equipment before snow season.
  • Maintain loaders, trucks, skid steers, sidewalk equipment, snowblowers, and snowplows.
  • Install, grease, inspect, and test snowplows and attachments.
  • Maintain salt/sand spreaders.
  • Complete pre‑storm equipment inspections.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns during snow events day or night.
  • Perform emergency repairs when required.
  • Complete post‑storm inspections and repairs.
  • Maintain winter emergency parts and supplies.
• Preventative Maintenance
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance.
  • Equipment inspections.
  • Tracking service intervals and equipment hours.
  • Identifying upcoming repairs.
  • Maintaining accurate repair records.
  • Reporting major equipment issues to management.
  • Keeping critical equipment ready for deployment.
• What We're Looking For
  • Previous mechanic or equipment technician experience.
  • Experience with heavy equipment, trucks, landscaping equipment, or small engines.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Ability to work extended hours, evenings, or weekends during major snow events.
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Red Seal/Journeyperson certification is an asset but not required.
• What We Offer
  • Full‑time, year‑round employment
  • Competitive wages based on experience
  • Variety of equipment and mechanical work
  • Opportunity to work in both summer and winter operations
  • Stable employment with a growing company
  • Opportunity to take ownership of fleet maintenance and equipment reliability
• The Person We're Looking For
  • Takes pride in your work.
  • Doesn't wait for equipment to break down before addressing a problem.
  • Can diagnose problems and find solutions.
  • Keeps the shop organized.
  • Takes ownership of equipment reliability.
  • Understands that equipment downtime impacts the entire operation.
  • Works well independently and with the Operations team.
  • Is dependable when the operation needs you most.

Clintar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. At Clintar, we’re committed to building a workforce that is more representative of the customers we serve and creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong.