Mechanic

MORE JOBS

Print Email Save

Carr Hardware
547 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:413-443-5611 Ext. 48
Fax:413-443-4136
Website: carrhardware.com

Company Description:
Carr Hardware is the largest and most complete industrial supply, hardware and rental house in the Berkshires. Founded in 1928, Carr currently has seven locations: five throughout Berkshire County and two in CT. We are growing and looking for some technical rockstars to join our team.

Carr employs over 90 career professionals offering competitive wages and industry leading benefits. Voted “Best in the Berkshires” for 21 years running, we offer our customers an unmatched shopping experience and our employees job stability and satisfaction. Carr Hardware continues to grow, and outstanding customer service oriented technical individuals are the key to our success!

Mechanic
To Commensurate With Experience
Pittsfield
Full Time
Service Technician
High School or Equivalent
Required
Up to One Year
Preferred

We are looking for talented individual willing to learn/develope their small engine knowledge .

Are you familiar with     Chainsaws | Snow Blowers | Lawn Mowers | Much more

YOU MUST HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE IN SMALL ENGINE REPAIR FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.

Carr Hardware is a locally owned independent hardware and industrial supplier. Carr serves homeowners, contractors, commercial customers, institutions and government agencies throughout the state of Massachusetts, Connecticut and surrounding areas of New York State and Vermont. Carr offers over 40,000 different products including paint, tools, hardware, electrical, plumbing, outdoor living and lawn and garden and so much more.

We seek a Full-time all-round Small Engine Mechanic to work from our Pittsfield,division of Carr Hardware. The primary goal is to diagnose and fix small engines. Candidate should have a working knowledge of 2 and 4 cycle engines, pumps and hydraulics. Candidates must possess a strong attention to detail, results oriented whilst delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities of the Small Engine Mechanic

  • Can you help repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as, portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
  • Do you know how to adjusts points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
  • Help us perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
  • Tests and inspects engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
  • Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
  • Are you able to reassemble and reinstall components and engines following repairs
  • Can you work with our rental team to clean, load and prep rental equipment

Skills & Qualities of a Small Engine Mechanic

  • Attention to detail
  • Prior experience in Small Engine Repair
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work in high-pressure situations and to “think on your feet.”
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated with a high level of confidence
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to lift 50-80 LBS
  • Team Player