At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair small plant equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Green by Nature, enhancing lives through exceptional green spaces.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, uniform, PPE, and opportunities for growth and training.
- Other info: Supportive management and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your team while working with diverse equipment and technology.
- Qualifications: Trade certified mechanic with experience in small plant equipment and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Permanent full-time position (Monday-Friday) Depot based in Dandenong South. Full uniform & PPE equipment provided.
About the Role
This role is pivotal in ensuring that our operations run smoothly every day by maintaining and repairing the equipment that is critical to our work. The primary focus will be on keeping our equipment in optimal condition, performing regular maintenance and executing timely repairs.
About You
You are a trade certified mechanic with recent experience maintaining and repairing small plant equipment as well as larger machinery and vehicles. Your recent experience providing landscape equipment repairs and preventative maintenance will be highly regarded. You have proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve mechanical issues, and your diesel engine experience will be looked upon favourably. Your attention to details lends itself to accurately manage parts and service inventory and you are able to prioritise work requests to ensure minimal down time of key pieces or plant and equipment. You hold a current driver's licence and have proven ability to safely tow and manoeuvre a trailer. You put safety first in all that you do and pride yourself on maintaining an organised, clean and safe workshop and have a clear focus on using all tools and equipment safely and effectively. Most importantly you want to make a positive contribution to your team and with your mature mindset you are prepared to make suggestions on changes to processes and procedures if you feel improvements could be made.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, service and repair small plant equipment such as ride on mowers, push mowers, brush cutters, chain saws, blowers, hedgers, atom edgers, chemical spray packs, power tools and more.
- Maintain and service tractors and trailers.
- Diagnose and repair problems with equipment, including proper testing procedures, teardown & rebuild with genuine parts replacement.
- Complete preventive maintenance of equipment, vehicles and trailers.
- Diagnose and repair problems in fuel, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems of equipment.
- Perform some onsite/mobile servicing as required.
- Undertake welding for repairs.
- Purchase equipment related parts and supplies from approved suppliers.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and benefits.
- Provision of uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Opportunities for growth and further training.
- Supportive management team.
Our Team & Culture
Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. As a dynamic force in the industry, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where the collective strength of our team transforms landscapes and uplifts communities across Australasia. We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Workshop Mechanic - Small Engines & Small Plant employer: Green by Nature
At Green by Nature, we pride ourselves on being Australia's largest and most award-winning landscape services business, offering a stable work environment with regular hours and a fantastic team culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our monthly reward programs, ongoing safety training, and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a supportive management team that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in creating stunning outdoor spaces that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability, all while enjoying the benefits of tools of trade and a safety-first culture.
