Engine Mechanic Lead Job El Segundo area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Small Engine Mechanic Lead

Overview

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: AA398 Small Engine Mechanic Lead.

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: AA398 Small Engine Mechanic Lead

Job Code: AA398 Small Engine Mechanic Lead

SCA Occup: 23910 Small Engine Mechanic

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: September 2025

Supervises

There are no direct reports with this position.

Position Summary

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. 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.

Typical

Duties

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.

Cleans and adjusts carburetors and magnetos, starts repaired engines and listens to sounds to test performance.

May be responsible to monitor and maintain inventory of all tools, parts and equipment.

May be responsible to obtain quotes for parts, services, and major repairs to ensure cost-effective maintenance solutions.

May be responsible to coordinate transportation of equipment to and from repair facilities for all major repairs.

Creates and maintains ongoing reports, detailing schedules of services and maintenance repairs, and submits them as required by the worksite.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

Maneuvering in and around equipment
Bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling
Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds
May be required to climb ladders and/or step stools

Work Environment

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at

Visit our website to learn more!

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

Thank you!

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