Engine Service Technician

Blain's Farm & Fleet; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Associate discount

Weekend premium pay

Job summary

Blain's Farm & Fleet in Morton Grove, IL seeks a Small Engine Technician to diagnose and repair outdoor engines such as chainsaws, snowblowers, and lawnmowers, while delivering helpful customer service. You will diagnose, repair, assemble, and document repairs, assist customers, load and unload parts, and participate in training.

Be 18+, willing to work evenings and every other weekend; prior small engine or automotive maintenance and customer service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Experience with small engines or automotive maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair small engine equipment (chainsaws, snowblowers, lawnmowers, etc.).
• Assist customers by answering questions and loading/unloading products.
• Document repairs on work orders and track units in the shop.

Skills

Customer service

Electrical/maintenance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Small engine repair tools

Job description

At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance. Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91 st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc. All major Holidays & Birthday off Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50 per hour We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

The Small Engine Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing various outdoor small engine products such as: chainsaws, snowblowers, lawnmowers, UTVs & ATVs. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers. Diagnose and repair small engine outdoor power equipment, recreational equipment/vehicles, and other mechanical equipment. Assist customers by loading and unloading products, locating parts, and answering questions concerning repairs to their units. Diagnosing, assembling, and repairing all small engine and outdoor power equipment sold at Blain's Farm and Fleet stores. Document repairs on work orders, track units in the shop, complete and file/close out work orders. Assist with warranty claims and file them in a timely manner. Contact customer regarding work completion date. Attend training classes/seminars for repair technicians. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures.

Be 18 years of age or older Be able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend Prior small engine and/or automotive maintenance experience Prior customer service experience Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively "Blain's") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status.