Small Engine Technician

City of Altamonte Springs•Altamonte Springs, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Small Engine Technician, you help keep the City moving by ensuring essential equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to work. Your expertise in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs helps minimize downtime and keeps City crews equipped to serve the community every day.

Requirements

Three (3) years’ experience in small engine maintenance and repair to include: Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, and Honda experience.
Valid driver license.
Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diesel powered outdoor equipment repair.
Kubota and/or Club Car Utility Cart experience.
Experience in electric and battery powered landscape maintenance equipment
Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on small engine equipment, to include handheld landscaping and maintenance equipment, all terrain utility vehicles, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, air compressors, portable generators, pressure washers, water pumps and chemical sprayers.
Perform scheduled maintenance on small diesel engines, to include water pumps, wood chippers, tractors and all terrain utility vehicles.
Complete necessary repairs to small engine equipment, to include engine repair and replacements, carburetors, tune ups, hydraulic and drive systems, transmissions, and all other worn or damaged components.
Remove, replace and sharpen lawn equipment blades.
Diagnose and repair faulty electrical system components to include starting and charging systems, electronic engine controls, lighting, accessories and wiring harnesses, etc.
Utilize computerized work order system to create and enter work orders, research equipment history and account for labor times.
Drive to and from various locations and perform service calls to equipment in the field.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Be available for emergency call-outs.
Communicate effectively with parts personnel to acquire both inventoried and special-order parts.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.