LANDSCAPE MECHANICABM Industries, Inc.

Overview

A landscape mechanic is responsible for repairing, servicing, and maintaining small engines, heavy groundskeeping machinery, and specialized landscaping tools. Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on commercial mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and tractors.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 12T, 91J, BU, 1345, 3E2X1

Responsibilities

Communicate work to crew members
Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule
Report crew labor time
Guide team members according to training and safety requirements
Provide leader with updates regarding crew performance
Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency
Maintain property grounds
Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding
Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
Assist in tree relocation
Remove litter and emptying trash cans
Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend preventative equipment maintenance as required
Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

Qualifications

Required:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a valid Drivers license
No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience working with small engines, diesel equipment, or automotive repair.

Preferred:
Similar work experience preferred