Shop Mechanic

Canete Landscape, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401(k)

Job summary

Canete Landscape and Snow Management in northern New Jersey is seeking a Shop Mechanic to service and maintain our fleet of gas and diesel vehicles and small engine equipment. The role troubleshoots engines, performs preventive maintenance, keeps service records, and collaborates with mechanics, field supervisors, and management to keep equipment available and safe for daily operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing engine issues, performing repairs, and maintaining logs, with regular

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Mechanic in a shop environment.
• ASE Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair gas and diesel engines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Clean and lubricate mechanical components.
• Coordinate with other mechanics, field supervisors, and management.
• Follow established Company procedures.
• Work independently when required.
• Keep logs of work performed.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Shop environment

Engine repair

Job description

About Canete

Canete is a northern New Jersey landscape and snow services company, founded 45 years ago and ranked among the top 15 snow removal contractors in the U.S. We handle landscape design, installation, and year-round maintenance for residential and commercial clients.

Position Summary

The Shop Mechanic services and maintains the Company fleet of gas and diesel vehicles and its small engine equipment. The role troubleshoots and repairs engines, performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment, maintains accurate service records, and coordinates with other mechanics, field supervisors, and management to keep equipment available and safe for daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and conduct repairs on gas and diesel engines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Clean and apply lubricants to all mechanical components.
• Communicate with other mechanics, field supervisors, and management as needed.
• Follow established Company procedures.
• Work independently when required.
• Keep logs of work performed.

Other Duties

The duties listed above are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Knowledge and Experience

• Required: Prior experience as a Mechanic in a shop environment.
• ASE Certification is preferred.

Schedule and Work Requirements

• Regular hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (Other shifts also available)
• Saturdays may be required during peak seasons.
• Work during snowstorms is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• The Company offers health, dental, and 401(k) benefits.

Physical Requirements

• May stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods of time.
• May lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, and equipment.
• Works in a shop environment with exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and outdoors in seasonal weather conditions as needed.