Mechanic

Gabriel Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Job summary

Landscape Workshop in Baton Rouge, LA is urgently hiring a full-time mechanic to repair and maintain a wide range of landscape equipment, from lawn mowers and trimmers to hedge trimmers and large pumps.

You will work with a busy production staff, follow scheduled maintenance, prioritize tasks, and keep a clean, organized shop. A valid driver’s license, a DOT physical, and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• DOT physical required.
• Background check and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a wide range of landscape equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and larger machinery.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, tractors and other equipment as needed.
• Keep the shop clean, organized and safe at all times.
• Follow directions from the General Manager and support a large landscape production staff.
• Prioritize incoming work and solve problems independently when supervision is limited.
• Work in a physically demanding environment, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent problem solving

Physical stamina

Valid Driver's License

Job description

• Location 11969 N Harrells Ferry Rd,Baton Rouge, LA, 70816,United States
• Base Pay $28.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

DUTIES:

Mechanic will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of landscape equipment, for example, but not limited to: lawn mowers, line trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, cutoff saws, chainsaws, sod cutters, aerators and dethatches, electric motors, pumps, tanks hoses, reels, fertilizer spreaders, ride on to push spreader, insecticide and turf spraying tanks from 50 to 300 gallons.

Mechanic will also be expected to perform scheduled maintenance and repairs of larger equipment such as trucks, trailers, tractors and skid steers on an as-needed basis.

Mechanics must maintain a well-organized and clean shop at all times.

Mechanic must take direction from the General Manager and serve the repair and maintenance needs of a large landscape production staff. As such, qualified candidates will display a consistent attitude of teamwork and positive cooperation when facing multi-faceted demands.

Mechanics must be able to follow set schedules and maintenance routines but also prioritize incoming work and function efficiently as independent problem solvers in the absence of constant or immediate supervision.

ADDITIONALLY, MECHANIC MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN A VERY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES FREQUENT BENDING, STOOPING, KNEELING, AND LIFTING UP TO 50 LBS.

Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Valid Driver's License required

DOT physical required

All potential candidates must pass a background check and maintain a clean driving record

Summary

We are urgently hiring a full-time mechanic in the Baton Rouge, LA area!

Why You Should Work for Landscape Workshop

As one of the largest and most well-respected landscaping companies in the United States, Landscape Workshop can offer you training and opportunities to grow your career. We take care of our employees with some of the best benefits in the industry and have experienced professional managers on-site to help with organization and quality work. Our award-winning design and architectural teams allow our crew members to work on some of the most spectacular projects in the area. Some of the perks of joining our team include:

Paid time off & paid holidays

Excellent internal growth opportunities

Competitive pay and great benefits

Hard-working, honest and fair company culture

Pay rate is dependent on skills and experience!