Part-Time Evening Equipment & Small Engine Mechanic
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Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Summary
The mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on commercial landscaping equipment and small engines. They must ensure all machinery is fully operational and ready for field crews by the following morning.
Job Description
Part-Time Evening Equipment & Small Engine Mechanic
Department: Office Staff
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Compensation: $22.00 - $27.00 / hour
Description
Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is proudly celebrating 75 years as a locally owned and growing company serving both residential and commercial customers. We value quality work, reliability, and strong relationships with our team and clients.
To support our continued growth, we are seeking an independent, self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently on a variety of vehicles and small engine equipment. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanic looking for steady part-time evening work. You will be responsible for diagnosing problems, completing repairs, performing preventative maintenance, and helping ensure our equipment is ready for our crews each morning.
Our equipment is used heavily in a professional landscaping environment, so we are looking for someone who can work independently, troubleshoot problems efficiently, and complete repairs correctly the first time.
Who We Are Looking For:
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair commercial lawn and landscape equipment
- Setup and perform routine preventative maintenance and scheduled services
- Repair and maintain commercial zero-turn and stand-on mowers
- Service small engines, including 2-cycle and 4-cycle equipment
- Repair string trimmers, blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and similar equipment
- Perform oil changes, filter changes, spark plug replacement, and lubrication
- Sharpen and replace mower blades
- Repair belts, pulleys, bearings, spindles, cables, wheels, and related components
- Diagnose electrical, starting, fuel, and engine performance problems
- Inspect equipment for developing problems before they cause breakdowns
- Keep commonly needed parts, fluids, filters, blades, and maintenance supplies organized
- Develop and maintain a clean and organized shop and work area
- Document repairs and notify management when equipment requires additional parts or major repairs
- Help ensure repaired equipment is ready for use by the following workday
Skills, Knowledge and Requirements
- Previous experience repairing small engines or commercial lawn equipment preferred
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability
- Familiarity with 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines
- Experience with commercial mowing equipment is strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail
- Ability to safely operate tools, jacks, grinders, and shop equipment
- Ability to lift and move parts and equipment as necessary
- Must maintain a safe and organized work environment
Why join Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care?
Schedule
This is a part-time evening position designed primarily around maintaining and repairing equipment after our field crews return for the day.
Evening availability during the lawn and landscape season is important. Additional hours may be available depending on workload and equipment repair needs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys fixing equipment, takes pride in keeping machines running properly, and understands that equipment downtime directly affects the productivity of our crews.
We are looking for a mechanic who can identify problems before they become major failures and help us keep our trucks, mowers, and small equipment dependable and ready to work every day.
