Mechanic

Landscape Concepts; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company is looking for a full-time mechanic for its Grayslake branch. The role involves routine maintenance and repairs on a fleet of landscaping equipment. The ideal candidate should have mechanical experience, good problem-solving skills, and a valid driver’s license. Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company are available.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanic experience required.
• Valid driver’s license necessary.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Listening to operator complaints and maintaining functional conditions of equipment.
• Keeping shop equipment operational.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Mechanic- Full- time at our Grayslake Branch

Since 1981, Landscape Concepts Management is an example of dynamic business growth and dedicated service. Landscape Concepts Management has grown from a small local landscaping business into one of the largest and most diversified commercial landscaping companies in the Midwest, with hundreds of employees and annual revenues in the tens of millions.

Our unrivaled passion for details and exceeding client expectations attracts the best around. We collaborate as a team to make the most meaningful impact with everything we do, in the most memorable ways. We don’t see this impact as a singular enterprise. We see it as the result of the efforts of a fabulous group of people working together with the drive needed to succeed. If you are interested in becoming inspired by hard work and fine details, you have found the right place.

Position Overview:

This is a year-round, full-time, hourly position. Incumbent must have previous mechanical experience. The mechanic will be working with small equipment such as, but not limited to: walk behind mowers, riding mowers, trimmers, blowers, stick edgers, skid tractors, snow blowers, plows, salt units. This position is responsible for routine maintenance and repairs on the entire fleet of vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing; completing preventive maintenance such as oil changes, sharpening blades, replacing belts & hoses, replacing filters, checking tire pressure, clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of equipment, etc.
• Maintains equipment functional condition by listening to operator complaints
• Maintains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting
• Maintains equipment records by recording service and repairs
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day with the ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 lbs. The employee will be required to generate up to 100 lbs. of push/pull force when maneuvering various equipment/supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Requirements:

• It's not mandatory to have your own tools, but it would be an advantage.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have the ability to be added onto companies insurance policy
• Class A CDL preferred
• Previous mechanic experience required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
• Regular and prompt attendance required
• Must be available for extended hours during snow events; mandatory overtime

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At LCM your success is our success, and we are committed to your development. If you want to be a part of the greatest site management company in America with the opportunity to make a difference, this is the place for you!

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