Shop Manager / Fleet & Equipment Manager – Landscape Contractor
Shop Manager / Mechanic
Description
We are a growing Commercial Landscape Contractor seeking a highly organized, mechanically skilled Shop Manager to lead our shop operations, fleet maintenance, and equipment management. This is a key leadership role responsible for keeping our crews moving, our equipment reliable, and our shop running like clockwork.
What You’ll Do:
-Oversee daily operations of the shop and yard
-Manage preventative maintenance and repairs for trucks, trailers, mowers, skid steers, plows, and small equipment
-Perform hands-on mechanical work as needed (gas & diesel)
-Create and maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and repair histories
-Implement and manage PM schedules for all fleet and equipment
-Track parts, tools, inventory, and warranties
-Coordinate outside vendors and repair shops when necessary
-Ensure shop organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
-Support field crews by ensuring equipment is ready, fueled, and reliable
-Assist with field repairs as needed
-Assist with seasonal transitions (spring startup, fall cleanups, winter snow equipment prep)
What We’re Looking For:
-Strong mechanical background (automotive, diesel, or equipment mechanic experience required)
-Proven ability to stay organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
-Experience maintaining fleets and small engine equipment (trucks, trailers, skids, plows, mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
-Comfortable with record keeping, checklists, and systems
-Leadership mindset with the ability to manage priorities and people
-Landscape, construction, or fleet environment experience is a big plus
Why Join Us:
-Stable, year-round work with a growing company
-Modern, well-equipped shop
-Opportunity to build systems and make a real impact
-Competitive pay based on experience
-Benefits and advancement opportunities
If you take pride in running a tight shop, keeping equipment dialed in, and bringing structure to chaos—we want to talk to you.
