Small Engine/Equipment Technician

richmond; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Facilities is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair university vehicles and equipment powered by gas, diesel, electric, propane, or hybrid systems. You will handle small engine repair, battery checks for campus golf carts, and general diagnostics while working with a team to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Expected duties include routine oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug service, and maintenance on both vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles and small engines.
• Basic mechanical hand tools required for repairs per industry standard.
• Experience using shop equipment such as lifts, tire changing equipment, alignment machines, and scan tools.
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and comply with safety standards.
• Skilled in inspections, maintenance, repair and operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Valid Virginia driver's license in good standing with DMV and university insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repair small engines (pressure washers, landscaping equipment, generators, etc.).
• Perform monthly battery checks on university golf carts.
• Repair or replace engines, carburetors, fuel systems, ignition components, belts and bearings.
• Disassemble, inspect and reassemble engines and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance: oil changes, filter, spark plugs, lubrication, adjustments.
• Notify supervisor about equipment not passing inspection or needing replacement.
• Provide accurate vehicle maintenance and repairs for university vehicles.
• Communicate diagnosis and repair with customers and enter data into work order system.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Electronic components

Diagnostics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years technical training

Tools

Lifts

Tire changing equipment

Alignment machines

Scan tools

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Perform skilled, reliable and quality services with the inspection, maintenance and repair of university vehicles and equipment, powered by gas, diesel, electric, propane, and/or hybrid.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Small Engine/Landscape Equipment Repair
  • Repairs small engines including but not limited to pressure washers, landscaping equipment, generators and other various gasoline, diesel, and battery equipment
  • Preforms monthly battery checks on university golf carts across campus
  • Repair or replace engines, carburetors, fuel systems, ignition components, belts, bearings, clutches, and other components.
  • Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble engines and equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on small engine equipment
  • Notifies supervisor of any small engine or golf carts that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
  • Provides accurate and timely vehicle maintenance and repairs of university vehicles
  • Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacement, spark plug service, lubrication, and adjustments on vehicles.
  • Notifies supervisor of any vehicles that will not pass internal inspection or will need to be replaced soon
• Other Duties
  • Communicates with the vehicle/equipment customer about diagnosis and repair
  • Inputs and works with supervisor/office admin entering new equipment into work order system
  • Documents notes in the work order system on each vehicle or piece of equipment after work is completed to track history of service for each vehicle
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, skills & ability : Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles & small engines
• Required to provide basic mechanical hand tools to support repair and maintenance tasks per industry standard
• Experience using shop equipment such as lifts, tire changing equipment, alignment machines, and scan tools
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
• Demonstrate safe work habits and comply to safety standards.
• Skilled and experienced in the inspections, maintenance, repair and operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Valid Virginia driver's license in good standing with DMV and record meets standards of the University's insurance carrier.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of technical training (Preferred)
• 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance and/or repair.

WORK HOURS

Full-time; Nonexempt

Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM

All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor

PAY STRUCTURE

Grade 5 Hourly ($21.09 to $27.95 per hour)