Vehicle Maintenance/ Mechanic

Mechanic - Lakeville Union Position Job Duties: Direct and / or perform all vehicle maintenance necessary including: routine maintenance; to include adjustments, rebuilding where needed, replacing parts, welding, painting, etc. Perform routine safety inspections on equipment used in nursery production. Observe all laws and safety procedures associated with mechanization used in nursery production. Provide daily work direction to Lakeville Union Vehicle maintenance employee's Fabricate or customize specialized equipment needed for nursery production. Work cooperatively with other Lakeville departments and maintain their equipment in good working condition. This would include Nursery Wholesale, Hardscapes and the Greenhouse. Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork in a neat and timely manner. Maintain facilities in a neat and orderly condition at all times. Maintain communication with Manager when needed. Qualifications: Must be able to operate a variety of nursery production equipment such as farm tractors, skid loaders, forklifts, front-end loader, tree spade, semi-tractor/trailer, or others as required. High school diploma plus two year certificate from an Agriculture specific Institution and two years nursery/landscape production experience including one year in a leadership role. Must have Class D license. Valid CDL driver's license preferred. Must have a minimum of two years' experience in basic equipment maintenance including welding, engine, electrical, transmission, hydraulics and other related work. Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. occasionally. Schedule: Primarily Monday - Friday position with Overtime and Weekends as necessary. Benefits: Medical Insurance Health Savings account/PPO Dental Insurance Vision Life and AD&D Disability, Accident, Critical Illness 401(K) ID Watchdog Pet Insurance Wellness Employee Assistance program (EAP) PTO Paid Holidays (6/year) Compensation: $25.65/hour Bachman's is an Equal Opportunity Employer