Fleet Mechanic

Air Comfort, Inc; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc is seeking a Fleet Mechanic in Middleton, WI to maintain and repair trucks and equipment used in lawn care, landscape, hardscape, and snow removal operations.

The role targets a skilled technician who values craftsmanship and wants room to grow, without shop management responsibilities. You will work within a small, collaborative team reporting to the Manager of Fleet & Field Development, handling gas, diesel, propane, and electric equipment.

Qualifications

• Candidate demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and curiosity for learning specialized equipment.
• Experience with electrical diagnostics and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to schedule.
• Comfort with troubleshooting and hands-on repair of turf, construction, and snow equipment.

Responsibilities

• Landscape equipment maintenance: Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform PM on mowers, aerators, slit seeders, blowers, and turf tools.
• Hardscape & construction equipment repair: Maintain compactors, saws, mini-skid attachments, trenchers, and small tools.
• Snow-removal equipment service: Support repairs and seasonal prep for plows, salters, and skid-steer attachments.
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting: Diagnose leaks and performance issues in small hydraulic systems.
• Electrical diagnostics: Test and repair wiring, switches, sensors, and battery systems.
• PM execution: Complete PM tasks per schedule and standards set by Fleet Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The Fleet Mechanic supports the maintenance and repair of trucks and equipment used across lawn care, landscape, hardscape, and commercial snow removal operations. This role is designed for a strong technician who enjoys hands‑on work, values craftsmanship, and wants room to grow — but does not want to run the shop or manage people.

The Fleet Mechanic works under the Manager of Fleet & Field Development, contributing to a small, collaborative team responsible for keeping field crews productive and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for daily deployment. Work includes gas, diesel, propane, and electric equipment commonly used in landscape and snow operations.

This position requires mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn specialized equipment systems over time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Landscape equipment maintenance : Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mowers, aerators, slit seeders, blowers, trimmers, edgers, and related turf equipment.
• Hardscape & construction equipment repair :Maintain compactors, saws, mini-skid attachments, trenchers, and other small construction tools.
• Snow‑removal equipment service : Support repairs and seasonal prep for plows, salters, skid‑steer attachments, and sidewalksnow equipment.
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting : Assist with diagnosing leaks, failures, and performance issues in small‑equipment hydraulic systems.
• Electrical diagnostics : Perform basic testing and repair of wiring, switches, sensors, and battery systems.
• Preventative maintenance (PM) execution :Complete PM tasks according to the schedule and standards set by the Manager of Fleet & Field Development.