Part-time Small Engine Mechanic

For Garden's Sake•Durham, NC

14d•$25

About The Position

For Garden’s Sake is a family-owned garden center and landscaping company, in operation since 1999. We are continually growing, and offer customers a one-stop shop for plants, landscape design/installation, and lawn maintenance services. Working with us allows you to enjoy a beautiful, natural environment every day with teammates that want to see you shine. You’ll be given opportunities to train, learn, and grow to your greatest potential. We prioritize caring for our employees as much as our customers. Plus, we have resident goats, chickens, and ducks! THE POSITION: We are seeking a part-time small engine mechanic to keep our equipment and our crews running. This person will work in conjunction with our full-time mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various landscaping machinery, equipment, and fleet trucks. Welding and/or fabricating experience a plus! The mechanics will work in a brand new covered garage, with built-in work benches and most of the necessary tools and equipment provided; some supplemental tools may be needed from the mechanics. This is a part-time year-round position, with work weeks averaging 3 days and 20-25 hours. The specific days and hours are flexible and will be set on a recurring schedule upon hire; weekend day availability strongly preferred. Some schedule fluctuation through different seasons is expected. This role pays $25/hour to start , with weekly pay. We offer employee discounts at the Garden Center, a matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and advancement opportunities as we continue to grow.

Requirements

MUST have a valid driver’s license with no major MVR infractions
Prior small engine mechanic experience
Experience with repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines associated with landscape and lawn maintenance equipment
Familiarity with brands such as Stihl, Toro, and Caterpillar
Able to safely lift and load up to 50 pounds
Willing to work outdoors or in semi-climate controlled mechanic garage in all weather conditions and temperatures
Strong communication skills and ability to work both as a team or independently
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; Spanish bilingual a plus
Tech savviness and willingness to learn new technology; experience with management software (specifically MaintainX) a plus
Good business sense with professional demeanor and proactive sense of urgency
Strategic problem solver, organized, and able to multitask and prioritize tasks
Responsible, dependable, and trustworthy

Nice To Haves

Industry licensing and certifications a plus
Welding/fabricating knowledge and experience a strong plus

Responsibilities

Keep equipment and machinery operating to its fullest by managing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing repairs
Manage routine maintenance on fleet vehicles: oil changes, light repairs, etc.
Perform general maintenance and repairs on smaller equipment: blowers, trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, etc.
Ideal candidate would also have welding and/or fabricating experience to repair trailer lights and hitches
Assist with maintenance and repairs on heavy duty equipment as needed: skid steers, mini skid steers, mini-excavators, etc.
Coordinate with outside vendors or shops for larger or specialized repairs as needed
Perform daily preventative maintenance walk-through and catalog work orders
Respond to routine and emergency service calls promptly
Maintain appropriate service and repair records, and manage shop supplies