LANDSCAPE MECHANIC

ABM industries; Zellwood (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a landscape mechanic to repair, service, and maintain small engines and heavy groundskeeping equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on commercial mowers and related tools, while leading crew members to meet safety and schedule goals.

Requirements include 18+ years, a valid driver's license, and 1–3 years of hands-on engine or diesel equipment experience. ABM emphasizes veteran-friendly employment 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 with small engines, diesel equipment, or automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Communicate work to crew members and ensure service expectations are met according to schedule.
• Report crew labor time and guide team according to training and safety requirements.
• Provide updates to the supervisor on crew performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain property grounds and ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform landscape tasks: plant material installation, pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and watering.
• Assist in tree relocation, litter removal, and cleaning roads and parking areas.

Skills

Small engines

Diesel equipment

Automotive repair

Job description

A landscape mechanic is responsible for repairing, servicing, and maintaining small engines, heavy groundskeeping machinery, and specialized landscaping tools. Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on commercial mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and tractors.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 12T, 91J, BU, 1345, 3E2X1

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

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Similar work experience preferred

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.