Fleet & Equipment Technician
Peterborough / Cavan, Ontario
Full-Time | Salary: $65,000–$80,000
We're looking for an experienced Fleet & Equipment Technician who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of building something exceptional.
At The Gardener, our fleet is the backbone of everything we do. From commercial landscaping and property maintenance to snow and ice management, our equipment needs to be safe, reliable, and ready to perform every day.
We're not looking for someone who simply fixes broken equipment.
We're looking for someone who wants to improve systems, reduce downtime, build preventative maintenance programs, organize the shop, and help take our fleet to the next level.
If you're the type of person who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership, and gets satisfaction from having equipment operating at its best, we'd love to meet you.
About Us
The Gardener is a growing landscape maintenance, construction, and snow & ice management company serving Peterborough and the surrounding area.
Our fleet includes:
- Pickup trucks
- Trailers
- Skid steers
- Wheel loaders
- Excavators
- Compact tractors
- Zero-turn mowers
- Small engine equipment
- Snow plows
- Salt spreaders
- Liquid de-icing equipment
- Hydraulic systems
No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment throughout the year.
What You'll Do
- Perform preventative maintenance on all fleet and equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine issues
- Complete annual safety inspections and MTO inspections
- Perform welding and fabrication as required
- Maintain accurate maintenance records
- Manage shop organization and cleanliness
- Coordinate and manage parts inventory
- Purchase parts and work with suppliers
- Coordinate warranty claims and outside repair vendors when required
- Help develop preventative maintenance schedules and systems
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns during the winter season
- Support seasonal equipment changeovers
- Assist with equipment lifecycle planning and replacement recommendations
What Success Looks Like After Your First Year
You'll know you're succeeding when:
- A preventative maintenance program is fully implemented and consistently followed
- Fleet uptime has significantly improved
- Emergency repairs have been reduced through proactive maintenance
- The shop is clean, organized, and efficient
- Parts inventory is well organized and easy to manage
- Maintenance records are accurate and up to date
- Equipment is prepared ahead of each landscape and snow season
- Outside repair costs have been reduced through improved planning
- Leadership has confidence that the fleet is organized, maintained, and ready to perform
Most importantly, you'll have helped take our fleet and maintenance program to the next level.
What We're Looking ForPreferred Qualifications
- 310S Technician Licence preferred
- 310T considered
- 3+ years of experience (5+ years preferred)
Experience with:
- Small engines
- Diesel engines
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Annual Safety Inspections
- MTO inspections
- CVOR compliance
Licences considered an asset:
The Type of Person Who Thrives Here
You are:
- A self-starter
- Highly organized
- A strong problem solver
- Calm under pressure
- Positive and professional
- Honest and accountable
- Proud of your workmanship
- Mechanically curious
- A team player
- Process-driven
- Someone who takes ownership
- Always looking for better ways to do things
Why Join The Gardener?
We know great technicians have options.
Here's what makes us different:
- A wide variety of equipment to work on
- A heated shop with a hoist
- Modern, well-maintained fleet
- Family-owned company with approachable leadership
- High-trust environment where your ideas are valued
- Opportunity to improve systems—not just repair equipment
- Influence over maintenance practices and fleet improvements
- Stable, year-round employment
- Growing company with long-term career opportunities
Your work will have a direct impact on the success of our company every day.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65,000–$80,000, based on experience
- Two weeks of paid vacation to start
- Comprehensive benefits available after one year
- Year-round employment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Ready to Build Something Better?
If you're looking for another job where you simply repair equipment and move on to the next work order, this probably isn't the right fit.
If you're looking for an opportunity to build systems, improve a growing fleet, take ownership of your work, and make a lasting impact on a company that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to our team.
Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Technician: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- Peterborough, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
