Waterloo IA - Lawn & Garden Equipment Service Technician

P & K Midwest; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

ZERO cost medical insurance

Company paid life insurance

401k with 4% match

Paid time off & holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

P&K Midwest is seeking a Service Technician to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance on lawn and garden equipment in Waterloo, IA. The role requires communicating professionally with the Service Manager and other locations to ensure smooth information flow.

Responsibilities include diagnosing necessary repairs, performing repairs as directed, and maintaining current product knowledge. The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of repair methods for lawn and garden equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic software and internet functions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose basic lawn and garden equipment and determine needed repairs.
• Perform repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Prepare reports and forms related to work assignments.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Participate in training and development.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lawn equipment repair

Diagnostics

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Waterloo, IA - Waterloo, IA 50701

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Service

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.

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.

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

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.