Small Engine Shop Mechanic

POSITION: Small Engine Shop Mechanic                                 

DIVISION: Commercial

REPORTS TO: Safety Manager                              

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT US

Michael Hatcher & Associates has provided commercial landscape services in the mid-south since 1986. We specialize in commercial landscape installation and maintenance, including irrigation, with a service portfolio that includes professional and medical offices, retail centers, industrial complexes, multi-family developments, and homeowner association communities. We also deliver lawn care fertilization and weed control via the customer-facing brand Master Lawn.

Our commitment to quality is driven by three Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and nine Winning Behaviors. Whether dealing with our customers or teammates, we strive to Tell the Truth, Do the Next Right Thing, and Love, Respect and Protect. We endeavor to perform our work with a Positive Can-Do Attitude, allow ourselves to Coach and Be Coached, and make time to Celebrate and Have Fun. We also Expect to Win, encourage one another to Own Your Outcomes, and promise to Deliver on Commitments. From crew members and technicians to support staff and senior leadership, this culture concept is shared by our talented team at every level which has led to our long-term success.

About the position

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a mechanic, your main responsibility will be to inspect, service, and repair items such as lawnmowers, edge-trimmers, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and other small engine equipment along with an assortment of tools and miscellaneous items. You will also perform maintenance and light repair of tractors, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles and equipment belonging to the company. You will quickly evaluate and determine mechanical, electrical, and fuel problems to make rapid and appropriate repairs.

This is a fulltime position reporting to the Shop Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS

Maintain company equipment and service power equipment on a routine basis to keep equipment optimal and prevent on the job breakdowns including road service repairs

• Repair equipment in a timely manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service a wide variety of landscape power equipment.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 2 years repair experience with mowers, small engines, 2 cycle equipment.
• Demonstrate a solid mechanical ability to trouble shoot and make repairs on vehicles, tools, and equipment used in landscaping.
• Possess a strong mechanical skill set including knowledge of basic electrical systems, hydraulic systems, mower technology and engines, including gasoline, 2-stroke, 4-stroke, and diesel.
• Minor fabrication and welding experience preferred

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be organized and document all work and services performed.
• Perform parts ordering and inventory control of common parts.
• Must have personal set of common hand tools
• A team player with good communication abilities: must be good at fostering communication between management, account management and crew leaders.
• Able to drive with trailer is preferred
• Drive the company vehicle in a safe and competent manner, following company safety policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations for the operating of such vehicles
• Be able to operate equipment in a safe and competent manner and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work, and tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. However, while carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to:

• regularly stand, walk, sit, bend, and squat; kneel; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects
• talk or hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

In addition:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to walk significant distances on uneven ground and to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The employee will regularly be required to climb a ladder or other structure, reach above their head, and lift or push up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The stress level is moderate.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Michael Hatcher & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are passionate about safety and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!