Small Engine Mechanic- Manhattan

Small Engine Mechanic

Keep Our Customers Working At Gerken Rent-All & Waters Hardware, our mechanics are critical to the success of our business. Every repair completed on time helps a homeowner finish a project, keeps a contractor productive, and ensures our rental fleet is dependable. If you enjoy diagnosing problems, repairing equipment, solving mechanical challenges, and taking pride in quality workmanship, we'd like to meet you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Enjoy troubleshooting mechanical problems.
• Take pride in doing repairs correctly the first time.
• Like working independently while supporting a team.
• Believe customers deserve dependable equipment.
• Stay organized and manage your workload effectively.
• Enjoy learning new equipment and technologies.
• Value safety and quality workmanship.

Job Summary

The Small Engine Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining customer-owned equipment and our rental fleet. This position performs preventive maintenance, warranty repairs, equipment inspections, and communicates repair recommendations while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient shop.

Primary Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
• Repair 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the rental fleet.
• Complete work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate repair recommendations to the service team.
• Maintain accurate parts and labor documentation.
• Perform warranty repairs according to manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Assist with equipment inspections and rental readiness.
• Support equipment sales by helping customers understand repair and replacement options when appropriate.

Equipment You'll Work On

• STIHL handheld equipment
• Scag commercial mowers
• Cub Cadet equipment
• Pressure washers
• Tillers
• Aerators
• Concrete equipment
• Generators
• Air compressors
• Rental trailers
• Lawn and landscape equipment
• Additional rental equipment as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Mechanical experience with small engines preferred. Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently. Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work safely throughout the day. Basic computer skills for work orders and parts lookup. Strong communication and customer service skills. Valid driver's license preferred.

What Success Looks Like Our best mechanics are dependable, organized, efficient, and committed to quality. They take pride in returning every machine in better condition than when it arrived, communicate openly with teammates, and understand that every repair directly impacts the customer's experience. Our Standard: Repair it right. Repair it safely. Repair it the first time.

No matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communitiesthrough the best of times and the greatest challenges.