Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Small Engine Mechanic and become a vital part of keeping outdoor power equipment, small engines, and bringing related machinery back to life. This role is perfect for someone passionate about mechanical repair, troubleshooting, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of small engines, including riding lawnmowers, generators, and a variety of outdoor power equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with your hands to solve technical challenges, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a tangible impact to the community.
Duties
- Diagnose issues with small engines, including carburetor problems, electrical faults, and mechanical failures
- Perform repairs on various equipment such as lawnmowers, generators, and other outdoor power equipment
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks like oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug replacements, and belt adjustments to keep equipment in top condition
- Use hand tools, power tools, and mechanical systems repair techniques to complete repairs efficiently
- Perform heavy lifting, manual handling, and equipment repair procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Maintain minimal service records for each repair or maintenance task performed for quality control and customer transparency
Skills
- Mechanically inclined, experienced mechanic or service technician background in small engine or equipment repair
- Strong mechanical knowledge with expertise in engine repair, gasoline engines, and power generation systems
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to customers
- Understanding of small business reputation, honesty, trust with customers, fair price for fair work and customer needs
- Ability to read technical manuals for troubleshooting complex systems
- Experience with automotive repair techniques applicable to small engines and heavy machinery
- Familiarity with equipment troubleshooting across various brands such as John Deere, Craftsman, Husqvarna, Briggs and Stratton, Kohler or similar machinery
- Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment maintenance procedures
- Physical capability for heavy lifting and manual handling involved in parts replacement or equipment servicing
This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to apply their technical expertise in a supportive environment that values an old school kind of business. Join us to help keep the community's essential outdoor power equipment operating at peak performance while advancing your career as a trusted mechanic!
Pay: From $15.15 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
