Lead Mechanic

About the Role

The Lead Mechanic keeps all vehicles, landscape machinery, and equipment running safely and reliably. This role oversees maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting across a range of heavy-duty landscaping equipment, leads a team of technicians, and drives preventative maintenance scheduling to minimize downtime and keep projects on track.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair, preferably in landscaping
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team of mechanics or technicians
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components used in landscaping machinery
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate landscaping equipment and vehicles as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade or technical school certification in heavy equipment mechanics or diesel technology
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• OSHA certification or other relevant safety training
• Familiarity with environmental regulations on equipment emissions and waste disposal
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills using modern diagnostic tools

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the mechanic team to ensure timely, effective repairs
• Diagnose and repair issues across engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and other heavy equipment systems using diagnostic tools
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce failures and extend equipment lifespan
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, including parts and labor, for compliance and budgeting
• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors to prioritize equipment readiness and urgent repairs
• Manage the warehouse/shop, including organization, inventory of parts and supplies, and upkeep of tools and equipment

Key Skills

Technical diagnostics and repair, team leadership and mentoring, organization and recordkeeping, cross-team communication, and root-cause problem-solving.