Maintenance Mechanic

GardenCore; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Inclusive culture & internal promotion

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, read blueprints, and work with hand and power tools across facilities to keep operations safe and efficient.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in maintenance/electrician roles, familiarity with PLCs and schematics, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience, with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs and ability to read schematics.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety programs, lock-out/tag-out, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanics.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs (up to 65 lbs with team or equipment).
• Physical activity involving arms, legs, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components, and special purpose machines as assigned.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions following checklists.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines continue to run smoothly.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Reading schematics

Job description

GardenCore Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Technician)

As a GardenCore Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Technician), you will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment. Maintenance Mechanics also provides maintenance support for the various facilities and structures on company property. The successful candidate must be able to work safely in a fast‑paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

As a GardenCore Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation tasks on manufacturing equipment and provide maintenance support across company facilities. Your role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, operating hand and power tools, inspecting equipment, and ensuring all operations run smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components, and special purpose machines as assigned.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions following checklists.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines continue to run smoothly.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience, with at least 2 years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs and the ability to read schematics.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of basic safety programs, particularly lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, and principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanics.
• During the job, the employee regularly needs to speak or hear.
• The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65 lbs.; in such cases, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to lift safely.
• The employee must be capable of performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and the whole body—bending, crouching, climbing using steps and ladders, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching.

What GardenCore Offers You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The company has deep, long‑standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high‑quality execution across large‑scale private label and branded programs. The company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GardenCore is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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