Jobs › Companies › Peterson › Maintenance Mechanic

About this Maintenance Mechanic role at Peterson

Peterson · Onsite · Cresco Oroville, CA Xpress

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Cresco Equipment Rentals and Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Cresco Equipment Rentals and Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.


Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.


You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Cresco Equipment Rentals and Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters! Cresco has 20 locations throughout Northern California, and serves large and small contractors along with do-it-yourselfers with the tools and equipment they need for both commercial and residential projects. We attribute our longevity and continued success to personalized customer service, honesty, integrity, hard work, social responsibility, cutting edge equipment solutions, and most importantly, our people.


Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Conduct thorough and detailed inspections of rental equipment, including but not limited to construction machinery, aerial lifts, earthmoving equipment, and general tools, to assess their condition, functionality, and safety compliance.
  • Assist mechanics in performing routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs to equipment. 
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs, including parts used and work performed.
  • Utilize pressure washer to clean general rental equipment from large tractors to small tools.
  • Assist customers with loading and unloading equipment occasionally.
  • Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work.
  • Keep work area clean throughout day to ensure and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, rules, and laws as well as Cresco Operational Procedures and quality control (QC) Standards 
  • Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
  • Operate company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.
  • Attend scheduled training classes, department, and safety meetings.
  • Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.  

JOB SCOPE

This position serves in the capacity of the Maintenance Mechanic. General discretion and judgement is exercised routinely in the execution of job duties. If errors in judgment or professional execution of responsibilities are made, the consequences to the department can be significant.


INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Internal contacts consist of levels of positions in the company from business unit leaders to entry level positions. This position regularly deals with employees and customers in exchange of information in person, writing, via telephone or by electronic transfer. Sensitivity is required in dealing with such information and decisions concerning the release or sharing of that information. External contacts consist of customers, visitors and vendors.


QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to safely operate various types of high-reach equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts required.
  • Knowledge of electronics, gas machinery, and diesel machinery preferred.


The pay range for this position is: $25.16 - $28.51 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary).


**********

Cresco Rental is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.
Ready to apply to Peterson?
Apply to Peterson

How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $55,817/yr — in line with the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$44,215 median $59,696 $81,428

Typical range $49,920–$70,928/yr, from 3,207 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Peterson

At Peterson, our vision is to be our customers’ first choice. We provide a family-oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company. If you want to work side-by-side with others who are passionate about customer service, consider joining the team!

See all jobs at Peterson →

Similar jobs

Thea Energy
Facilities & Maintenance Technician
Thea Energy
⚡ Apply early Kearny, NJ Onsite $54,080–$54,080
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 57m ago
Mariana Minerals
Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Controls
Mariana Minerals
⚡ Apply early Joaquin, TX Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1h ago
HH
Maintenance Mechanic
HP Hood
⚡ Apply early Portland, ME Onsite $81,661–$84,282
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
The Scion Group
Dual-Site Maintenance Technician
The Scion Group
⚡ Apply early Balcony Starkville, Starkville... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
Soho House & Co.
Maintenance Technician - Soho House Amsterdam
Soho House & Co.
⚡ Apply early Amsterdam, North Holland, Neth... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3h ago
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
⚡ Apply early Warrenton, MO Onsite $52,000–$72,800
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4h ago
EquipmentShare
Field Technician - Preventative Maintenance
EquipmentShare
⚡ Apply early Hutto, TX Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4h ago
HelloFresh
Team Lead Maintenance Technician - all genders
HelloFresh
⚡ Apply early Bjuv, Skåne, Sweden Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4h ago
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
⚡ Apply early Philadelphia, PA Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4h ago

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

More jobs at Peterson

See all jobs at Peterson →

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free