Landscape Equipment Technician — Repair & Grounds Care

ABM industries; Zellwood (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a landscape mechanic to repair, service, and maintain small engines and heavy groundskeeping equipment, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and tractors.

The role emphasizes coordinating with crew, maintaining tools, and ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites, with a veteran-friendly commitment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience working with small engines, diesel equipment, or automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Communicate work to crew members
• Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule
• Report crew labor time
• Guide team members according to training and safety requirements
• Provide leader with updates regarding crew performance
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• Maintain property grounds
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
• Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
• Assist in tree relocation
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend preventative equipment maintenance as required
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

Skills

Small engines

Diesel equipment

Automotive repair

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a landscape mechanic to repair, service, and maintain small engines and heavy groundskeeping equipment, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and tractors.

The role emphasizes coordinating with crew, maintaining tools, and ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites, with a veteran-friendly commitment and comprehensive benefits.