Lead Fleet Mechanic - Landscaping Equipment

Russell Landscape; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Steady, year-round work

Job summary

Russell Landscape seeks an experienced mechanic to keep trucks and equipment running. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair landscaping equipment, vehicles, and small engines to ensure safe, reliable field operations.

Lead a team, oversee preventive maintenance, and manage a large fleet and equipment inventory. Responsibilities include supervising a second mechanic, maintaining logs, and collaborating with branch managers to reduce downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• Two years of heavy-duty/Isuzu repair experience preferred.
• Two years of automobile repair and preventive maintenance experience required.
• Previous supervisory and/or business leadership experience preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations preferred.
• Previous experience with parts and/or tires preferred.
• Experience with small-engine landscape equipment.
• Combination of relevant education and/or experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer and mobile applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe, clean, and productive shop.
• Maintain accurate shop equipment inventory and work logs.
• Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance.
• Manage a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles.
• Manage approximately 250 pieces of equipment, including skid steers, trailers, commercial mowers, and small handheld equipment.
• Manage and oversee the work of another mechanic.
• Prioritize workflow to maximize equipment uptime.
• Control costs by identifying warranty opportunities, evaluating service quality, identifying repetitive repairs, and scheduling cost-effective preventive parts replacement.
• Assist other shops as needed.
• Proactively communicate with Branch Managers regarding service and equipment issues.
• Review work performed on equipment and ensure accurate and timely completion of work logs.
• Assist with branch inventory audits.
• Collaborate with peers to support the organization’s overall objectives.

Skills

Heavy-duty repair

Automobile repair & maintenance

Leadership experience

DOT regulations familiarity

Small-engine landscape equipment

Parts & tires experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Russell Landscape seeks an experienced mechanic to keep trucks and equipment running. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair landscaping equipment, vehicles, and small engines to ensure safe, reliable field operations.

Lead a team, oversee preventive maintenance, and manage a large fleet and equipment inventory. Responsibilities include supervising a second mechanic, maintaining logs, and collaborating with branch managers to reduce downtime and costs.