Fleet & Equipment Mechanic at Refined Gardens in Tempe, Arizona
- Company: Refined Gardens
- Location: Tempe, Arizona
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $30–$40 per hour, based on experience
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
Refined Gardens is looking for an experienced, highly mechanically inclined In-House Mechanic / Equipment Maintenance Technician to take ownership of the maintenance and reliability of our company fleet and equipment. Our operation includes professional landscaping and construction crews that depend…
Job description
- Refined Gardens is looking for an experienced, highly mechanically inclined In-House Mechanic / Equipment Maintenance Technician to take ownership of the maintenance and reliability of our company fleet and equipment.
- Our operation includes professional landscaping and construction crews that depend on trucks, trailers, small-engine equipment, skid steers, and a mini excavator every day. We need someone who can do more than simply perform scheduled services or replace failed parts. We are looking for a mechanic who can diagnose problems, make repairs correctly, anticipate future maintenance needs, and help us make intelligent decisions about our equipment.
- This is a full-time, year-round, in-house position based at our Tempe facility.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosis, Repair & Maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, fuel, and operating problems rather than simply replacing parts
- Repair and maintain commercial 2-stroke and 4-stroke small-engine equipment
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance on our gasoline-powered truck fleet
- Diagnose and perform appropriate repairs on company trucks
- Inspect, maintain, and repair company trailers, including brakes, bearings, electrical systems, lighting, axles, suspension, and related components
- Maintain and repair diesel-powered skid steers, mini excavator, and other compact equipment
- Troubleshoot basic diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Perform oil changes, fluid services, filters, belts, hoses, batteries, brakes, and other routine mechanical work
- Perform basic welding and fabrication, primarily for trailer and equipment repairs
- Identify repairs that should be completed by an outside specialty vendor and coordinate appropriately
- Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Readiness
- Help build, implement, and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for the company's trucks, trailers, small equipment, and heavy equipment
- Use existing company software and systems to track service intervals, inspections, maintenance history, and upcoming service requirements
- Proactively schedule maintenance to minimize downtime and avoid unnecessary equipment failures
- Maintain accurate repair and maintenance records
- Communicate equipment status and expected downtime clearly to operations leadership
- Parts Inventory
- Establish and maintain an appropriate inventory of commonly used replacement and maintenance parts
- Determine appropriate minimum and reorder quantities based on equipment usage and repair history
- Keep parts inventory organized and readily available
- Identify opportunities to reduce downtime by stocking frequently needed components without unnecessarily tying up money in excess inventory
- Equipment Lifecycle Management
- Monitor equipment condition, reliability, repair history, and maintenance costs
- Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend corrective action
- Provide management with honest recommendations regarding when equipment should continue to be repaired and when replacement makes more financial and operational sense
- Help evaluate equipment purchases and replacement decisions when appropriate
- Shop Standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop
- Maintain company tools and equipment in good working condition
- Identify additional tools or diagnostic equipment needed to perform the job effectively
- Follow appropriate safety procedures when servicing vehicles and equipment
Requirements
- Required
- Strong hands-on mechanical background with demonstrated diagnostic ability
- In-depth knowledge of 2-stroke and 4-stroke small engines
- Experience maintaining and repairing gasoline-powered vehicles
- Working knowledge of diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment
- Working knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical systems
- Experience maintaining and repairing trailers
- Basic welding and fabrication ability
- Ability to work independently, prioritize repairs, and manage multiple pieces of equipment
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to document completed maintenance and repairs
- Valid driver's license required
- Experience with skid steers, mini excavators, or similar compact construction equipment
- Previous experience managing preventative maintenance for a fleet or equipment operation
- Experience using fleet, maintenance, or work-order management software
- Experience in the landscape, construction, rental-equipment, agricultural, or similar equipment-intensive industry
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Skills
Required
- Hands-on mechanical background
- Diagnostic ability
- 2-stroke and 4-stroke small engines
- Hydraulic systems
- Basic electrical systems troubleshooting
- Trailer maintenance and repair
- Basic welding and fabrication
- Independent work and prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Documentation
- Valid driver's license
Preferred
- Preventative maintenance management
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Benefits
- $30–$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time, year-round employment
- 2 weeks paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Role-specific performance bonus program
- Summer bonus, separate from the role-specific performance bonus
- Winter bonus, separate from the role-specific performance bonus
- Two company employee-appreciation events each year
- Company-provided tools and equipment
- $30-$40 per hr DOE