Mechanic

At Rockaway, Inc. we pride ourselves on being a great place to work! We are not your typical landscape installation and maintenance company. We are a full-service landscaping business, garden center, wholesale plant and tree grower committed to providing Sustainable Landscape Solutions for our team, clients, community and environment.

We are looking for a Mechanic to maintain and service landscape equipment, as well as routine/preventative maintenance on our fleet of service trucks on an as needed basis.

Job Responsibilities

Small equipment maintenance and repair. Specifically, servicing weed eaters, trimmers, back pack blowers, and mowers.
Inspects working mechanisms on all equipment, changes fluids and perform service as required by owner’s manuals on equipment.
Inspects belts, blades, wheels and safety devices on a scheduled basis.
Preventative maintenance of company trucks- oil changes, tire rotation, tune ups. If major repair needed, schedule service with off-site mechanic.
Informs foremen and manager of major repairs, and incidence of operator misuse and abuse of equipment.
Responsible for purchasing parts, lubricants, tools, and needed supplies for company trucks and equipment.
Performs all repairs in a timely professional manner.
Determine what caused the original problem and take necessary action to try and prevent a reoccurrence.
Maintain an organized and neat work area.
Performs work per company safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

At least two years’ experience servicing small engines.
Basic knowledge of auto engines and ability to perform routine maintenance on such as changing oil, filters and belts.
Experience servicing 2 cycle equipment.
Ability to sharpen blades and replace belts.
Ability to weld.
Basic knowledge of electrical work *wiring trailer lights*.
Must be able to work independently.
Work in a safe manor and abide by all company policies.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Clean and valid driver’s license required.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Compensation is based on experience and will be extremely competitive.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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