Small Engine Mechanic

Licenses Considered: 310A, 421A, 310T, 310G, 310S, MSTE or Manufacturer Certifications

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: Based on experience;
Range is $25-$35/ hour and negotiable

About the Opportunity

A well-established Canadian equipment rental and construction services organization to recruit a Certified Small Engine Mechanic for their Toronto operation.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on mechanic who enjoys diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of small engines, tools, and rental equipment. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping equipment safe, reliable, and ready for customers and job sites. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality repairs, enjoys variety in their day, and wants to grow with a stable organization that invests in training, safety, and long-term career development.

About the Role

As a Certified Small Engine Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining small-engine equipment, customer-owned tools, and rental fleet assets. You will work closely with the service and branch teams to support equipment uptime, customer service, and safe daily operations. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who is mechanically strong, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working on a variety of equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair defective small engines on rental equipment.
• Service and maintain small-engine-related fleet equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain customer-owned tools and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on rental and customer equipment.
• Troubleshoot 2-stroke and 4-stroke gas engines.
• Service seasonal equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws, pumps, compactors, and generators.
• Repair and maintain small electrical, battery-powered, and pneumatic tools.
• Support repairs on construction heaters, propane units, natural gas units, and related equipment.
• Load and unload customer rental equipment when required.
• Explain safe operating instructions to customers as needed.
• Support branch operations and assist with additional duties as assigned.
• Work with service, parts, operations, and branch teams to complete repairs efficiently.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support apprentices or junior team members when required.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Small Engine Mechanic, Small Engine Technician, Power Equipment Technician, or similar role.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills on small engines, tools, and equipment.
• Experience working with 2-stroke and 4-stroke gas engines.
• Experience with small construction equipment, compact equipment, heaters, generators, pumps, and tools.
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as Stihl, Echo, Hilti, Husqvarna, Honda, Gorman-Rupp, Tsurumi, or similar.
• Experience with motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, or powersports equipment would be considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently with good time management and organization.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and support multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
• Ownership of personal tools required for the role.

Certifications Considered

The following certifications, licenses, or training would be considered assets:

• 310A certification.
• 421A certification.
• 310T certification.
• 310G certification.
• 310S certification.
• MSTE Small Engines Technician Certificate.
• Manufacturer certifications or factory training.
• Technical training related to small engines, powersports, construction equipment, or compact equipment.

Nice to Have

• Hydraulic system knowledge.
• Experience with forklifts, aerial lifts, compact equipment, or construction rental equipment.
• Experience with propane or natural gas construction heaters.
• Experience training apprentices or junior mechanics.
• Flexibility to support on-call schedules or changing business demands.
• Technical understanding of construction or heavy equipment would be…