LANDSCAPE MECHANIC at ABM, Zellwood, FL

LANDSCAPE MECHANIC at ABM in Zellwood, FL. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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 ABM’s 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

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

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver’s 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