Mechanic & Shop Coordinator

About Us Lawrence Park Complete Garden Care is an award-winning, full-service landscaping firm with nearly 40 years of experience creating and maintaining high-end residential landscapes across Toronto. Our services span landscape design and construction, garden and lawn care, irrigation and lighting, green roofs, and ongoing horticultural care. We're known for long-term client relationships, high standards, and a collaborative, professional team culture built on accountability and communication. The Opportunity This is a hands-on, full-time position for a mechanically inclined, organized, and self-motivated professional with experience maintaining and repairing small engine equipment. You'll play an essential role in keeping our field teams properly equipped, safe, and productive by maintaining and repairing our landscaping machinery, managing shop operations, and coordinating equipment and material requirements across departments. The role combines mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, inventory management, and practical support for our field operations. You'll work independently while collaborating closely with supervisors, field staff, and suppliers to ensure equipment is reliable, well-maintained, and ready for use throughout the season. You'll have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, work with evolving equipment and technology, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our maintenance operations. What You'll Do Maintain, service, and repair gas-powered small engine equipment, including two-stroke and four-stroke machinery, performing both routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Develop and follow equipment maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturer specifications, including seasonal servicing, winterization, and off-season repairs. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of equipment maintenance, repairs, inventory, and end-of-season repair requirements. Maintain and organize the equipment shop, including shop machinery, power tools, crew storage areas, and general housekeeping. Sharpen hand tools and maintain cutting equipment, including routine lawn mower blade sharpening and blade replacement. Perform more involved mower blade replacements using appropriate lifting equipment, stands, and tools. Source, evaluate, and purchase new machinery, equipment, and tools, including obtaining pricing, coordinating demonstrations or test runs, and assessing suitability for field operations. Monitor pricing and inventory levels, order spare parts and repair materials. Receive, organize, and distribute large material deliveries, assisting with the loading and unloading of heavy materials and equipment as required. Assist with vehicle maintenance and coordinate the movement of vehicles to repair facilities and seasonal storage locations. Maintain vehicle batteries during winter storage and assist with the seasonal rotation and storage of equipment. Deliver replacement equipment to job sites as required to minimize disruption to field operations. Keep current with developments in equipment, technology, and industry practices, including attending relevant training and the annual Landscape Ontario Congress trade show. Participate in meetings and training sessions, support the development of field staff's equipment knowledge, and contribute to a safe and professional working environment. What You Bring Strong work ethic and pride in maintaining reliable, high-quality equipment. A customer service mentality, recognizing the importance of properly maintained machinery to the success of our field teams. A professional, respectful, and team-oriented approach when working with field staff, supervisors, suppliers, and colleagues. The ability to work independently, take initiative, anticipate maintenance requirements, and manage competing priorities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining equipment records, managing inventory, and coordinating repairs. …

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