Small Engine Mechanic Lead

Crossroads Diversified Services • El Segundo, CA

69d • $32 • Remote

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Lead Small Engine Mechanic. Under limited supervision, the Lead Small Engine Mechanic performs work, as well as leads a work team that performs work, to repair gasoline and diesel engines used to power landscape equipment, compressors, generators, pumps, and similar machines in accordance with trade standards. The Lead also trains and directs the team on the proper use, care, and routine maintenance of all equipment used in the performance of landscape work and ensures inventory of tools and machinery is maintained.

Requirements

• Three to five years previous experience performing similar work required, or a combination of less experience and formal technical training.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to respond to questions from vendors, customers and management.
• Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to train employees in proper practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, assign and coordinate daily staff activities to ensure coverage, rebalancing as necessary for special projects and customer satisfaction.
• Train and assist workers in performing duties, working alongside them on the same tasks.
• Monitor progress of tasks and inspect completed work to ensure quality.
• Investigate discrepancies and report them to management, recommending improvements to resolve issues.
• Know and train workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• Repair gasoline and diesel engines used to power lawnmowers, garden tractors, weed whackers, chainsaws, blowers, chippers, edgers, snow removal equipment and similar tools/equipment.
• Use hand tools, locate causes of trouble, dismantle engines, and inspect/examine parts for defects.
• Replace or repair parts, such as rings and bearings.
• Clean and adjust carburetors and magnetos, start repaired engines and listen to sounds to test performance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of all tools, parts and equipment.
• Obtain quotes for parts, services, and major repairs to ensure cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Coordinate transportation of equipment to and from repair facilities for all major repairs.
• Create and maintain ongoing reports, detailing schedules of services and maintenance repairs, and submit them as required by the worksite.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $32.41 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED