Small Engine Maintenance Instructor (Winter/Spring Storage Course)

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 276,000 - 551,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES is seeking an experienced instructor to lead a short evening course on preparing small engines for winter/spring storage. The course targets homeowners, hobbyists, and seasonal equipment users who want to extend engine life through proper off-season care.

The instructor will develop hands-on lessons, demonstrate maintenance and safety techniques, provide checklists and winter prep guides, and support diverse learning styles while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• 5 years’ proven experience working with small engines (repair, maintenance, or instruction).
• Strong knowledge of seasonal maintenance practices.
• Prior teaching or public speaking experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both novice and experienced learners.
• Certifications (e.g., OPE, STIHL, Briggs & Stratton) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands‑on lessons
• Demonstrate proper maintenance and safety techniques
• Provide students with checklists, maintenance schedules, and winter prep guides
• Answer questions and support diverse learning styles
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and interactive learning environment
• Be willing to offer the course in the fall & spring

Skills

Small engine maintenance

Teaching / Instruction

Public speaking

Safety practices

Clear communication

OPE/STIHL/Briggs certifications a plus

Job description

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

SCHEDULE: 1-2 evenings per week for 4 weeks

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Small Engine Maintenance Instructor to teach a short course focused on preparing small engines for winter/spring storage. This course is designed for homeowners, hobbyists, and seasonal equipment users who want to prolong the life of their small engines by learning best practices for off-season care.

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands‑on lessons
• Demonstrate proper maintenance and safety techniques
• Provide students with checklists, maintenance schedules, and winter prep guides
• Answer questions and support diverse learning styles
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and interactive learning environment
• Be willing to offer the course in the fall & spring

• 5 years’ proven experience working with small engines (repair, maintenance, or instruction)
• Strong knowledge of seasonal maintenance practices
• Prior teaching or public speaking experience preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with both novice and experienced learners
• Certifications (e.g., OPE, STIHL, Briggs & Stratton) are a plus but not required
• Must be fingerprinted