Experienced Engine Repair Technician

Job Description

Experienced Small Engine Repair Technician:

Company:Locally Owned & Established in 1947
Job Type:Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation:Competitive pay based on verifiable experience
Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Eye Insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Uniforms
• Life Insurance

Job Summary:

Join a stable, locally owned company with nearly 80 years of history! Shade Equipment is seeking a skilled and reliable Small Engine Repair Technician. The ideal candidate must be mechanically inclined, excel at troubleshooting, and be effective at communicating repairs with our staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnostics & Repair:Troubleshoot issues with a wide variety of lawn and garden equipment.
• Routine Maintenance:Perform standard engine service, including lubricating parts, replacing spark plugs, and sharpening/replacing blades.
• Reassembly:Reassemble and reinstall components accurately following all repairs.
• Upfitting & Off-Season Tasks:Install equipment into and onto trucks and vans during our off-season.
• Team Communication:Discuss equipment issues, parts needed, and work performed clearly with staff.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Tools:Must possess personal tools and a secure, locking toolbox (mandatory requirement).
• Certifications:Ability to pass a forklift operation test.
• Licensing:Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Transportation:Maintain a reliable mode of transportation.
• Attendance:Ability to report to work on time, including during some inclement weather.
• E-Verify:In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.
• Please include any relevant certifications with your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you own your own tools to work on lawn and garden equipment
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa)?

Experience:

• Verifiable Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Shade Equipment has been in business since 1947. We sell and service truck bodies, snow removal equipment such as snow plows, and salt spreaders. We install Service Bodies, Liftgates, work van interiors and other related jobs.