Part-Time Evening Equipment & Small Engine Mechanic

Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care•Fort Wayne, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is seeking an independent, self-motivated individual to work part-time evenings as an Equipment & Small Engine Mechanic. This role is responsible for diagnosing problems, completing repairs, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of vehicles and small engine equipment used in a professional landscaping environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working independently, troubleshoot efficiently, and complete repairs correctly the first time to ensure equipment is ready for crews each morning.

Requirements

Previous experience repairing small engines or commercial lawn equipment preferred
Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability
Familiarity with 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines
Experience with commercial mowing equipment is strongly preferred
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail
Ability to safely operate tools, jacks, grinders, and shop equipment
Ability to lift and move parts and equipment as necessary
Must maintain a safe and organized work environment
Evening availability during the lawn and landscape season is important

Nice To Haves

Enjoys fixing equipment
Takes pride in keeping machines running properly
Understands that equipment downtime directly affects the productivity of our crews
Can identify problems before they become major failures

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair commercial lawn and landscape equipment
Setup and perform routine preventative maintenance and scheduled services
Repair and maintain commercial zero-turn and stand-on mowers
Service small engines, including 2-cycle and 4-cycle equipment
Repair string trimmers, blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and similar equipment
Perform oil changes, filter changes, spark plug replacement, and lubrication
Sharpen and replace mower blades
Repair belts, pulleys, bearings, spindles, cables, wheels, and related components
Diagnose electrical, starting, fuel, and engine performance problems
Inspect equipment for developing problems before they cause breakdowns
Keep commonly needed parts, fluids, filters, blades, and maintenance supplies organized
Develop and maintain a clean and organized shop and work area
Document repairs and notify management when equipment requires additional parts or major repairs
Help ensure repaired equipment is ready for use by the following workday