Outdoor Power Equipment Technician

Employer

Timberland Supply Inc

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Mechanics and repairers, general
• Automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician
• Small engine mechanics and repair technology/technician
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines and motors
• Document inspections and tests made on engines and motors
• Estimate repair costs
• Review work orders
• Adjust, repair or replace parts using hand tools and equipment
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Repair and maintain equipment

Supervision

• Small engine and equipment mechanics
• Mechanical repairers (motor vehicle manufacturing)

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Small Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification

Equipment and machinery experience

• Garden tractors
• Gasoline-powered equipment
• Lawn mowers

Equipment

Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)