Explore a Career with Lauritzen Gardens

Small Engine & Equipment Mechanic

Join an Award-Winning Garden Destination

About Our Organization

Lauritzen Gardens—named Best Attraction in the 2025 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards and ranked #3 by USA Today for Top Botanical Gardens in the United States—is a 100-acre urban oasis showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Nebraska landscape.

As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to conservation across the Great Plains, environmentally responsible horticulture, and creating meaningful, inspiring experiences for our community. Our team takes pride in maintaining a world-class destination where people can connect with nature year-round.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Lauritzen Gardens, your work directly supports a beautiful, mission-driven environment—and we make sure our team is supported too:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Paid time off, including 8 holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support
• Free Garden Membership—enjoy the beauty you help maintain
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• A unique workplace where your “office” includes stunning outdoor landscapes

Job Summary

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Mechanic Specialist to keep our equipment and vehicles running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you’ll be the go-to expert for maintaining and repairing a wide range of garden machinery, supporting both horticultural and facilities operations.

You’ll work closely with our Grounds Superintendent and collaborate across teams to ensure everything from daily operations to special events runs smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain small engines (mowers, blowers, trimmers) and garden equipment
• Service and repair utility and electric vehicles, including golf carts
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain detailed service records
• Fabricate and weld components to support projects
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
• Assist with snow and ice removal during winter months
• Support events, construction, and special projects across the garden
• Collaborate with multiple departments to keep operations running efficiently

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical repair or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of small engines and vehicle maintenance (diesel experience a plus)
• Experience working with electric vehicles and diagnostics
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
• Comfort using computers for recordkeeping
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors in all seasons

Work Environment

• Full-time (40 hours/week) with occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Work both indoors (shop) and outdoors across garden grounds
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and equipment

Make an Impact Every Day

If you’re a hands-on mechanic who enjoys variety in your work and wants to be part of something meaningful, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to help maintain one of the region’s most beautiful and inspiring destinations.

Apply today and grow your career at Lauritzen Gardens.