FT Small Engine Repair Mechanic

Farm & Home Supply; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, life

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Farm & Home Supply in Jacksonville, IL is seeking a Small Engine Repair Mechanic to diagnose and repair lawn mowers, chainsaws, tillers and other power equipment. You will review manuals, order parts, maintain logs, and communicate with customers for repair approval.

The role requires safety compliance, use of hand and power tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, and at least six months of engine repair experience. Travel to supplier classes may be required, and certified training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months minimum engine repair experience.
• Able to review equipment manuals and warranties accurately.
• Certified training preferred.
• Overnight travel may be required to attend supplier classes.
• Positive attitude and teamwork for growth.

Responsibilities

• Communicate product information clearly to customers.
• Review equipment manuals and warranties.
• Place orders for required parts as needed.
• Maintain vendor logs and warranty documentation.
• Contact customers for repair approval after assessment.
• Ensure safety procedures and proper labeling of fuels.
• Set up, assemble, and test equipment.
• Stock merchandise and assist customers with loadouts.
• Use hand and power tools to repair equipment.
• Maintain a neat, safe shop and storage areas.

Skills

Customer service

Manual reading

Parts ordering

Warranty documentation

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Certified training preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR MECHANIC

Reports to: Store Manager, Assistant Manager, or Supervisor on Duty

Classification

Non-Exempt / Hourly, FULL-TIME

JOB SUMMARY

Determines the extent of necessary repairs and performs service for mechanical malfunctions on push and riding lawn mowers, chain saws, tillers, weed eaters, and related power equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate product information clearly and effectively to our customers.
• Able to review equipment manuals and warranties accurately.
• Place special orders for required parts as needed.
• Maintain Stihl, Cub Cadet and other vendor sales logbooks and complete warranty documentation.
• Contact customers for repair approval after the extent of repair needed is determined.
• Follow Safety Compliance procedures such as wearing safety glasses and storing various fuels in clearly marked containers, along with the ability to be “Tow Motor” certified.
• Maintain neat, safe, and well-organized shop and storage areas.
• Able to set up and assemble new equipment.
• Stock merchandise, unload semis, retrieve carts, maintain the lot, and help customers with loadouts.
• Able to use both hand and power tools as needed.
• Tolerate exposure to hazardous chemicals such as gasoline, oil, and carburetor cleaner.
• Physically able to manipulate bolts, nuts, or other fasteners for purposes of disassembly and reassembly of equipment.
• Basic knowledge of products and ability to engage customers to sell products.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel via car, air, and Farm & Home Supply vehicle to various locations and all Farm & Home Supply stores for meetings, events, training, etc.
• Consistent attendance for regularly scheduled work shifts is required.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties and responsibilities that may be required to meet the needs of the business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Age is 18 years.
• Minimum of six months previous engine repair required.
• Certified training preferred.
• Overnight travel stays required on occasion to attend supplier’s certification classes.
• Positive attitude with a passion for collaborating with Team Members who are committed to growth.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing all day. The employee must occasionally engage in assisted lifting over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Please note that this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position and may change at any time.

BENEFITS

Our Full-Time Team Members have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health and financial well-being by enrolling in medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, along with a 401(k)-retirement plan to help build for the future. A variety of additional supplemental benefits are also available, allowing you to tailor coverage to fit your individual needs.

Team Members receive a competitive discount after the first 30 days of employment as well as several other exclusive retail perks.