Mount Vernon, IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician

P & K Midwest; Mount Vernon (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime available

Insurance (health, dental, vision)

Company paid life insurance

401k with 4% match

Paid time off & holidays

Safety gear allowances

Job summary

Mount Vernon, IA is seeking a Mount Vernon, IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance on customer and dealer-owned lawn and garden equipment. The role involves coordinating with the Service Manager and Shop Foreman and maintaining professional communication across company locations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing required repairs, performing those repairs, participating in training, preparing reports, and staying updated

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of lawn and garden equipment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use standard computer software applications such as diagnostic software and internet functions.
• Good skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good driving record and safety habits.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic lawn and garden equipment diagnostics and determines what repairs are needed, if required.
• Performs basic lawn and garden equipment repairs as requested by the supervisor.
• Participates in all job-related training and development.
• Prepares all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• *Safety Sensitive Position"],
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Skills

Lawn & garden repair

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic software

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Mt Vernon, IA - Mount Vernon, IA 52314
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Service

Mount Vernon, IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician

Summary*:

Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned lawn and garden equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager or Shop Foreman. Maintains professional communication with all company locations to insure information flows in an appropriate manner.

Mount Vernon, IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician Duties

• Performs basic lawn and garden equipment diagnostics and determines what repairs are needed, if required.
• Performs basic lawn and garden equipment repairs as requested by the supervisor.
• Participates in all job-related training and development.
• Prepares all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

*Safety Sensitive Position

Mount Vernon, IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Pay (Plus Overtime Pay)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance(Company sponsored Healthcare starts the first day of the month after you start with P&K)
• ZERO cost medical insurance for employee only coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k -- Start contributing first of month after hire date and 4% match after one year employment
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Starting Day 1 with P&K!)
• Safety gear allowances

Mount Vernon, IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician Skills & Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of lawn and garden equipment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use standard computer software applications such as diagnostic software and internet functions.
• Good skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good driving record and safety habits.

Job Specific 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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, set, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.