Small Engine Shop Mechanic

Gabriel Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenView Partners seeks a reliable Small Engine Shop Mechanic in Raleigh, NC. You will inspect, service, and repair lawn equipment, mowers, and small engines, plus light vehicle maintenance for company assets. The role requires solid mechanical skills, troubleshooting ability, and adherence to safety policies.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Shop Manager. You will perform preventative maintenance, order parts, maintain records, and work as part of a team in a busy shop

Qualifications

• 2+ years repair experience with mowers and small engines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems in engines.
• Experience with gasoline, 2-stroke, 4-stroke, and diesel engines.
• Minor fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Must be organized, document work, and manage parts orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service power equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Repair equipment in a timely manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance on landscape power equipment.
• Document work and manage parts inventory.
• Operate safely following company policies.

Skills

Repair experience with mowers

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Gasoline engines

2-stroke engines

4-stroke engines

Diesel engines

Welding

Documentation

Parts ordering

Inventory control

Hand tools

Communication

Trailer driving

Vehicle operation safety

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

POSITION: Small Engine Shop Mechanic

DIVISION: Commercial

REPORTS TO: Safety Manager

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a mechanic, your main responsibility will be to inspect, service, and repair items such as lawnmowers, edge-trimmers, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and other small engine equipment along with an assortment of tools and miscellaneous items. You will also perform maintenance and light repair of tractors, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles and equipment belonging to the company. You will quickly evaluate and determine mechanical, electrical, and fuel problems to make rapid and appropriate repairs.

This is a fulltime position reporting to the Shop Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS

Maintain company equipment and service power equipment on a routine basis to keep equipment optimal and prevent on the job breakdowns including road service repairs

• Repair equipment in a timely manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service a wide variety of landscape power equipment.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 2+ years repair experience with mowers, small engines, 2 cycle equipment.
• Demonstrate a solid mechanical ability to trouble shoot and make repairs on vehicles, tools, and equipment used in landscaping.
• Possess a strong mechanical skill set including knowledge of basic electrical systems, hydraulic systems, mower technology and engines, including gasoline, 2-stroke, 4-stroke, and diesel.
• Minor fabrication and welding experience preferred

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be organized and document all work and services performed.
• Perform parts ordering and inventory control of common parts.
• Must have personal set of common hand tools
• A team player with good communication abilities: must be good at fostering communication between management, account management and crew leaders.
• Able to drive with trailer is preferred
• Drive the company vehicle in a safe and competent manner, following company safety policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations for the operating of such vehicles
• Be able to operate equipment in a safe and competent manner and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JO B

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work, and tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. However, while carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to:

• regularly stand, walk, sit, bend, and squat; kneel; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects
• talk or hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

In addition:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to walk significant distances on uneven ground and to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The employee will regularly be required to climb a ladder or other structure, reach above their head, and lift or push up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The stress level is moderate.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: GreenView Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.