Small Equipment Technician Examination

Small Equipment Technician Examination (OPEN) CS2026-057

Application Open Date: 05/25/2026

Application Close Date: 06/08/2026

SALARY: $23.44 - $27.29 per hour.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

This application is not for an immediate opening; by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Experience Evaluation: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant's academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate's application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

Under immediate supervision, impacts, repairs, adjusts, and services power, gang and hand mowers, and various types of small equipment, operated by 2 or 4 cycle engines. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Checks and evaluates small equipment for required repairs. Performs repair and maintenance work including dismantling, replacing worn and broken parts, lubricating, cutting and fitting parts, and sharpening mowers. Rebuilds small gasoline powered motors. Reassembles and tests the preventative maintenance tasks on small equipment such as adjusting, lubricating, and inspecting. Drives to work sites as necessary to pick-up and repair specialized and small equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Three years of full-time paid experience in the repair and maintenance of small equipment operated by 2- or 4-cycle engines required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds. Must have the appropriate tools to perform required duties and have the ability to work any shift assigned and overtime.

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to View email address on click.appcast.io and include the Job Title in the email.

Supplemental Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.