SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC to Repair Snowblowers Job at Farina's Bicycle Center, Watertown, MA

  • Farina's Bicycle Center
  • Watertown, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


About This Role

Mechanically inclined? Do you like working with your hands to service motors, engines and other equipment? Learn a trade that is in high demand! Join our award-winning team and build a valuable career, which includes paid training. Landscapers and skilled laborers are welcome to apply for this position.

We are looking for individuals with strong mechanical skills that can be applied to the service of Ariens, Toro and Honda snowblowers with training from our professional staff. Candidates will be responsible for performing routine service, tune-ups and assembly on quality power equipment. This includes diagnosing problems, troubleshooting, rebuilding carburetors, tuning engines and using power tools to assemble equipment and more. We provide all necessary tools and supplies for technicians to use.

Paid training is provided for qualified candidates. Some experience working on this type of equipment is required. We are willing to invest time, money & resources into training someone who has the right skills and is passionate about learning a trade.

This is a full time position.

What You'll Do

After receiving training from our staff, Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform routine maintenance on customers’ snowblowers, which typically includes the following:
  • Drain and change engine oil
  • Disassemble, clean and rebuild engine carburetor
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair problems with equipment
  • Adjust or install new cables, belts, skids and scraper edges
  • Unbox, assemble, prep and test new snowblowers to be sold at our store

Requirements

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Some prior experience working with power equipment and small engines
  • Responsible, punctual and able to communicate clearly with others in a professional manner
  • Strong attention to details and willing to listen to and follow instructions
  • Ability to work independently after receiving training
  • Interest in working in a team environment committed to providing excellent sales and service experiences
  • Interest in developing own skills and knowledge
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule based on seasonal needs
  • Ability to push, pull and move equipment in excess of 50 pounds (like a snowblower)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working at a power equipment dealership.

Benefits

A competitive wage will be based on candidate's prior work experience and/or individual mechanical skill level.

  • PAID TRAINING to qualified individuals
  • 40 Hours per week at hourly wage, plus 1.5x Overtime Pay for hours over 40
  • This is a full time position. We also service lawnmowers, trimmers so this position can be a year round opportunity rather than seasonal.

About Us

Farina's is an award-winning bicycle and power equipment retailer. Since opening in 1975, Farina's has been family owned and operated and has earned a reputation for providing an exceptional shopping experience to multiple generations of customers. Visit for more information.

Our bicycle department has over 350 bikes on display in our beautiful showroom, including road, gravel, mountain, hybrid, children's and electric bikes. We have a large service department and offer bicycle repairs, bicycle rentals and professional bicycle fittings. Our main brands are Giant, Liv, Marin, Cannondale, Momentum and Aventon Electric bikes. Our staff is made up of passionate and professional individuals who are dedicated to helping all customers experience the joys of cycling at their own level, without any attitudes. Farina's has been named one of America's Best Bicycle Shops and has received the Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award from the National Bicycle Dealers Association since 2014 based on customer service, business practices, marketing, bicycle advocacy, community involvement and more.

Our power equipment department is known for expert repairs and sales of products from leading manufacturers including Honda, Stihl, Ariens, Toro, Redmax & Ego. We stock a complete selection of lawnmowers, snowblowers, chainsaws, trimmers, generators and more. We take pride in the fact that we service the products we sell, which sets us apart from hardware and home improvement stores. We have been ranked among the top independent power equipment retailers in the country.

Come see what makes us special and become a member of our growing team!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Flexible hours

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