Small Engine Repair Technician
About The Position
Miner’s Ace Hardware is hiring a Small Engine Repair Mechanic to service and repair outdoor power equipment, including chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, and other 2-cycle/4-cycle machines. Stihl experience or certification is a plus. Diagnosis and Repair: Evaluating and repairing small engines, outdoor power equipment (such as chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers), and handheld electrical devices. Customer Service: Writing customer contracts and invoices for rentals and repairs, and providing repair estimates and recommendations. Maintenance: Performing preventative maintenance, tune-ups, and day-to-day operation and maintenance of the equipment in the tool rental fleet. Inventory Management: Maintaining tool inventory and ensuring all units are repaired, tested, and cleaned before being returned to the rental fleet. Safety and Compliance: Following all safety guidelines, maintaining a clean work area, and potentially operating equipment like forklifts (with proper training). Miner's Ace Hardware is a Family-Owned Business operating 9 retail hardware stores on California's beautiful Central Coast. Our mission is to create an innovative retail environment where customers want to shop, and employees want to work.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in small engine repair is generally required, with STIHL certification often preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read technical manuals are necessary.
- The role may require the ability to lift and carry heavy items (up to 100 lbs) and perform physical tasks like standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Stihl experience or certification
Responsibilities
- Evaluating and repairing small engines, outdoor power equipment (such as chainsaws, trimmers, and blowers), and handheld electrical devices.
- Writing customer contracts and invoices for rentals and repairs, and providing repair estimates and recommendations.
- Performing preventative maintenance, tune-ups, and day-to-day operation and maintenance of the equipment in the tool rental fleet.
- Maintaining tool inventory and ensuring all units are repaired, tested, and cleaned before being returned to the rental fleet.
- Following all safety guidelines, maintaining a clean work area, and potentially operating equipment like forklifts (with proper training).
Benefits
- Training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Generous employee discount
- Employee appreciation - (Kudos program, a turkey for Thanksgiving, ham for Christmas, and more)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time - no waiting for accrual to begin
- 401(k) with Roth option after one year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
