Small Engine Mechanic

As the Small Engine Mechanic, you report to the Operations Manager and are responsible for providing customers with an exceptional level of service through pickups/deliveries and maintenance/repair of small motor powered equipment to exacting standards.

Benefits

Full Time, Permanent role | 38 hours p/week

Task & responsibilities

Repairs and overhauls cleaning equipment, gas burnishers, ride on floor scrubbers, walk behind floor scrubbers, gas & diesel ride on floor sweepers, petrol high pressure cleaners and petrol blowers as required by performing the following duties:

 Recognizing and repairing faults within the engines and parts of the machines

• Dismantling and reassembling engines, parts, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components after being repaired
• Maintaining a database for servicing and repairing cleaning machines and updating it regularly
• Constantly referring to all applicable engine and parts manuals to assist in diagnosis and repair
• Ensuring that all worn and defective engine parts are removed and replaced
• Reassembling and repairing small engines
• Carryout diagnostic procedures
• Repairing starting systems
• Following best practices of environmentally and sustainability friendly ways to ensure safe work practices in an automotive workplace

• Inspect motors and mechanical and/or electrical components to diagnose issues accurately
• Inspect computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade
• Conduct routine maintenance work, e.g. replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc, aiming to maintain functionality and longevity
• Schedule future maintenance sessions and advise customers on good practices for use
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues, e.g. leaks
• Provide accurate estimates e.g. cost, time, effort, for a repair or maintenance job
• Keep logs on work and issues
• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition

Qualification & experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:

• A formal trade level qualification in the area of Automotive Mechanical Technology
• A minimum of 12 months work experience in a similar position is required - additional experience is of benefit and will be considered favourably
• Be able to work in accordance with the safety policies and procedures 
• Have a good time management 
• Problem solving skills 
• Analytical skills