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Lead Landscape Shop Mechanic
Job Location:
Job Location:
Plain City, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 58000 - 64000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Abbruzzese Brothers Inc. provides commercial landscape maintenance for HOAs new developments and property managers. We prioritize reliable equipment safety and fast turnarounds to keep large routes running on schedule.
Seeking experienced Lead Shop Mechanic to manage the shop maintain and repair commercial landscape equipment and fleet vehicles supervise shop staff and coordinate parts/inventory and preventative maintenance programs. The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical skills with strong organization safety focus and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose repair and maintain commercial mowing equipment tractors zero-turns skid steers blowers chainsaws trimmers small engines hydraulic systems and light-to-medium duty trucks/vans.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and safety inspections; develop and track PM schedules for fleet and equipment.
- Lead train and schedule shop technicians; assign repair work and oversee quality of workmanship.
- Maintain parts inventory order replacement parts manage vendor relationships and control shop costs.
- Keep accurate maintenance records service logs and parts/inventory records in company systems.
- Ensure shop and vehicles meet OSHA and company safety standards; enforce PPE and safe work practices.
- Coordinate with operations managers and crews to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime; assist with roadside repairs as needed.
- Perform basic welding fabrication and equipment modifications when required.
- Troubleshoot electrical fuel-injection and ignition systems; use diagnostic tools and meters.
Qualifications:
- 5 years commercial/industrial/mechanical experience; landscape equipment and small-engine experience strongly preferred.
- Proven supervisory or lead experience in a shop environment.
- Strong mechanical hydraulic and basic electrical diagnostic skills.
- Skilled with hand and power tools; welding and fabrication experience preferred.
- Comfortable ordering parts managing inventory and tracking repair costs.
- Good recordkeeping and basic computer skills (work order systems spreadsheets).
- Valid drivers license; CDL and clean driving record preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs work on ladders and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills. Certifications (ASE small engine hydraulic) a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay with performance/skill-based increases.
- Health dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Tools shop equipment PPE and training provided.
- Supportive team environment.
