The Landscape Services Equipment Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining all of Landscape Services equipment including the various diesel and gasoline heavy equipment including preventative maintenance and emergency repair. This position will be in charge of updating information and entering new equipment within our computer system. This position is also responsible for maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies needed by Landscape Services.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Vocational or Technical training: Two-year Mechanic’s Degree/Certificate
• Experience:
  • Two (2) or more years of experience working on grounds equipment
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • The ability to perform hard physical work for longs periods in all kinds of weather
  • The ability to read and follow instructions
  • The ability to maintain, diagnose and repair commercial riding mowers, walk behind mowers, skid steers, mini-excavators, wood chippers, utility vehicles, push mowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, etc.
  • The ability to operate/learn computer soft for new equipment check in, work request review, and inventory management.
  • Skills and ability to interpret electrical schematics for diagnostic purposes
  • Skills and ability to interpret hydraulic schematics for diagnostic purposes
• Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on Landscape Grounds, Turf care and a diverse array of diesel and gasoline heavy equipment including but not limited to:
  • Gasoline Combustion engines (1-25 hp)
  • Two cycle power equipment (line trimmers, back pack blowers, etc.)
  • Electric robotic mowers
  • Diesel large volume debris/leaf vac
  • Diesel farm tractors
  • Specialty turf equipment (Reel mowers, sprayers, aerators, etc.)
  • Diesel Heavy Equipment Machinery (Excavators, telehandlers, dump trucks, skid steers, etc. up to 100hp)
• Check in new equipment and monitor warranty periods
• Handle all asset, parts, and safety equipment inventory management using a computer software. (ex: Computerized Maintenance Management Software; CMMS)
• Order any and all replacement parts needed for repairs
• Operate grounds equipment as required for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes.