Mechanic Assistant - Landscape

If you enjoy working with equipment and being outdoors, this role offers the best of both worlds. We’re looking for a Mechanic Assistant / Landscape Technician who can support equipment maintenance in the shop while helping keep our grounds clean, safe, and beautifully maintained. From assisting with preventative maintenance and minor repairs to planting, mowing, and landscaping projects, this position plays an important role in keeping operations running smoothly and our property looking its best.

SUMMARY

Support the Mechanic and landscape departments with prioritization of projects, repairing and performing preventative maintenance and keeping work area clean, orderly and safe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Positively impact revenue by assisting the Mechanic on duties and repairs internally and efficiently.
2. Strengthen core processes for performing preventative maintenance on all FSFA equipment. Also assist lawn maintenance needs by checking all fluids on equipment and making repairs as needed.
3. Support a high level of quality, safety and cleanliness of the shop while also assisting with minor repairs in the shop, noting major defects, safety issues or problems, and discussing matters with the Mechanic.
4. Supports a beautiful landscape environment by ensuring proper quality of care of plant life, including all planting, fertilizing, trimming of trees and hedging of shrubs, planting flower beds and setting up flowerbeds, and mowing grass areas.
5. Ensures a high level of grounds protection/policing by collecting, loading, hauling trash and cuttings.
6. Operates manual and powered grounds keeping equipment while following all safety measures.
7. Supports department by assisting in various landscaping projects.
8. Supports additional needs for any light housekeeping or custodial duties as necessary.
9. Perform other work-related duties as needed.

The Florida State Fair Authority is a drug free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer.