What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Engine Repair Technician position at The Lilly Company?
Small Engine Repair Technician
Summary: Diagnose, service, repair, recondition and assemble new and used customer and dealership equipment including small handheld equipment to mowers, ATV's and other small engines. Maintains and operates shop equipment and tools, performs quality work, as quickly and safely as possible. Must be able to learn and use lap-top/tablet communications software.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Diagnose, repair, recondition, service, and assemble equipment as assigned by Service Manager.
Repairs equipment, including but not limited to, all small tractors, small engines, lawn mowers, all-terrain vehicles.
Maintains accurate and easy to read records of work performed.
Completely disassembles and inspects equipment as quickly as possible, so parts may be ordered promptly, and machine work can be properly quoted and scheduled.
Recommends any additional necessary repairs to Service Manager and/or Customer.
Stays up to date with technical changes and participates in continuing education with factory service schools.
Fabricates and welds metal parts together when necessary.
Makes service calls as assigned by Service Manager.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety - Observes safety procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Education/Experience: Preferred Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or 3 years of minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of or the ability to gain knowledge of Microsoft Internet Explorer or an equivalent.
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver License
Preferred: Technical school certification; certified air conditioning repair certification and forklift certification.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
The Lilly Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person