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Small Engine Technician
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Posted on: Nov 01, 2026
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Chatham, Illinois
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Salary: $18 per hour
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Small Engine Technician
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Chatham Illinois United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
Small Engine Mechanic / Pickup & Delivery
We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our small engine repair shop. This position will primarily involve diagnosing, servicing, and repairing lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment, with part of the schedule dedicated to customer equipment pickup and delivery. Sliding scale based on billable hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service, and repair lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and preventative service
- Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical problems
- Replace belts, blades, filters, spark plugs, and other common components
- Assist with customer equipment pickup and delivery
- Safely load, secure, and unload customer equipment
- Drive company vehicle(s) and tow/back trailers
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Communicate professionally with customers when needed
Basic Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Some previous hands-on experience with lawn mowers, small engines, outdoor power equipment, automotive, agricultural, or similar equipment
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with common hand and power tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Willingness to learn and develop troubleshooting and repair skills
- Comfortable driving a pickup truck and towing/backing trailers
Experience
Previous experience with zero-turn mowers, lawn tractors, push mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, generators, small engines, automotive repair, or similar equipment is required.
We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically minded, willing to learn, and takes pride in doing quality work for our customers.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Major healthcare available
Work Location: In-person
ToughMowers.com is a family owned and operated business launched in 2022. Our mission is to provide high quality products and services to the local community at a fair price.
The journey for us began when we were looking for a quality commercial zero turn mower that would last us a lifetime. While there are many choices in the commercial market today, we didn’t find any that fit our budget. By chance, we stumbled upon Worldlawn Mowers and were blown away by the fact they had the same high quality as other brands, but at an affordable price. Long story short, we purchased a King Cobra and decided we wanted to offer this, and other commercial products, to our local community.
Company Description
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 01, 2026
Reference Number:
b1df7a902
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$18 per hour
City:
Chatham
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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