About Lano Equipment
For more than 80 years, Lano Equipment has built a reputation as a trusted leader in the equipment industry by valuing hard work, reliability, and long-term relationships. As a family-owned company, we take pride in supporting both our customers and employees with a steadfast commitment to service, teamwork, and growth.
Position Overview
Job Title: Small Engine Mechanic
Lano Equipment is looking for a skilled Lawn & Garden Mechanic to work in our shop and fix machinery right here at the store. You will be responsible for fixing equipment brought in by customers, keeping accurate notes on your work, tracking your parts, and talking with our service team. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical experience and a great attitude toward doing high-quality repairs and helping customers.
Our mechanics represent the best of Lano Equipment’s repair shop. You will handle in-store troubleshooting, routine tune-ups, and technical support for top lawn and garden brands like Toro, Kubota, Bobcat mowers, and Stihl. The right person for this job is an excellent problem-solver who can work safely and independently while providing great customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnosing Problems & Mechanical Repairs
- Equipment Maintenance: Figure out problems, fix them, and do routine tune-ups on a variety of lawnmowers, zero-turns, and handheld outdoor power tools brought into the shop.
- Systems Troubleshooting: Use your mechanical knowledge to find and fix problems in small gas and diesel engines, fuel systems, belts, pulleys, and basic electrical systems.
Notes & Communication
- Service Reports: Write down accurate, detailed repair notes in our computer system, keeping track of how long a job took, what parts you used, and what you fixed.
- Keeping People Updated: Give clear, professional updates about the machine's status and how long the fix will take to both the customer and the service management team.
Requirements & Skills
Technical Skills & Experience
- Work Experience: Proven experience working as a mechanic or service technician, specifically fixing lawnmowers, commercial landscaping equipment, or small tractors.
- System Knowledge: A deep understanding of how small engines, carburetors, starter motors, and lawnmower cutting decks work.
- Welding Skills: Able to do basic welding and metal cutting to fix cracked mower decks or broken brackets.
Personal Traits
- Independence: A motivated worker who can manage their workspace, stay on task, and handle repairs safely without someone watching over you constantly.
- Problem Solving: Great critical-thinking skills to figure out why a machine won't start or run right and fix it efficiently in the shop.
Preferred Qualifications
- Brand Experience: Direct experience repairing and maintaining Toro mowers, Kubota sub-compact tractors, Stihl handheld tools, and Bobcat commercial cutting equipment.
- Education: Technical certifications or degrees in small engine repair, outdoor power equipment technology, or basic electrical systems.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance & Dental Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Paid Birthday Off
- Employee Discount
Lano Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working on lawn and garden equipment?
Work Location: In person
