Small Engine Mechanic Job at SOAR365, Richmond, VA

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  • SOAR365
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This position requires a Real ID.

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A little about us:

We are SOAR365! Our programs and services have always been designed for individuals and families who are coping with the daily real-world challenges of living with a disability. To that end, we've continually added more ambitious and thoughtful programs over the past 65 years. And, today our services have a profound impact on more than 1,300 people and their families.

A Day in the Life of:

As a member of our team, you will report to the Project Manager. You will provide labor support for SOAR365 at the Defense Supply Center. Your people skills will come in handy and will help you to maintain fantastic professional relationships with your fellow team members and those that we serve.

You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it.

Apply today!

Benefits and pay range:

  • A competitive salary
  • We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, flexible spending account, 403(b) +match, life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Performs preventative maintenance according to preventative maintenance plan and manufacturer's specifications
  • Repairs gasoline and/or diesel engines used to power lawn mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers and similar machines using appropriate tools
  • Locates causes of trouble, dismantles engines, using appropriate tools, and examines parts for defects
  • Replaces or repairs parts, such as rings and bearings, water pumps, thermostats, gears, solenoids, pistons, valves, crankshafts, etc. using appropriate tools
  • Cleans and adjusts parts as needed such as carburetors, magnetos, etc.
  • Adjusts points, valves, carburetors, distributors, spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges
  • Maintains stock of manufacturer's recommended spare parts, advises Project Manager when parts need to be ordered
  • Grinds, reams, rebores, and retaps parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometer
  • Tests and inspects engine to determine malfunctions and locate missing and broken parts, using diagnostic instruments
  • Performs routine maintenance on agency vehicles and janitorial equipment (vacuum cleaners and other janitorial equipment requiring maintenance)

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, along with experience in engine or small engine repair
  • Must have at least two years' experience and a demonstrated ability to operate, trouble shoot, and repair small engines
  • Thorough working knowledge of all aspects of small engine repair and maintenance
  • Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Ability to operate and control small electric and gas-powered tools
  • Demonstrated ability to perform repairs, routine maintenance, trouble shooting, quality control analysis, equipment installation, equipment selection
  • Thorough knowledge of all tools used for these applications: Hand tools, electric, pneumatic, etc.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Valid Virginia driver's license
  • Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new skills based on latest technology

EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodation when you apply for a position on our website, please contact us at (804) 358-1874 and ask for human resources.

SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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