Small Engine Mechanic

Description Central Valley is a leading family-owned and operated building supply company with eight locations throughout Northern California. We have been in business since 1955 and have grown to become one of the largest regional suppliers of building and agricultural products in the United States. Central Valley has been voted among the Best Places to work in the North Bay by the North Bay Business Journal.

We are currently seeking a Small Engine Mechanic for our Napa facility. The Small Engine Mechanic inspects, services and repairs motorized power equipment. Performs routine engine maintenance, such as lubricating parts and replacing spark plugs. Tests and inspects engines for malfunctioning parts. Repairs or replaces worn, defective, or broken parts.

Reassembles and reinstalls components and engines following repairs. Keeps records of inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used. Discusses equipment issues, maintenance plans and work performed with manager. Uses a variety of hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers and many common tasks. Disassembles major parts for repairs and reassembles them properly.

Will need to travel to our Vallejo and St. Helena facilities periodically to perform repairs.

Requirements

Strong reading, writing and math skills required Customer service skills required Detail oriented Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required Troubleshooting skills required Must be familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other Must be familiar with electronic control systems and the appropriate tools needed to maintain and fix them Experience in small engine repair desired Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting: Up to 3 hours per day Walking: 6-8 hours per day Standing: 6-8 hours per day Bending/Twisting: 6-8 hours per day Squatting/Stooping: 3-6 hours per day Climbing: 3-6 hours per day Kneeling/Crawling: 3-6 hours per day Pushing/Pulling: 3-6 hours per day Hand Dexterity: 6-8 hours per day Lifting 0-25lbs: Up to 3 hours per day Lifting 26-60lbs per day: Up to 3 hours per day Carrying 0-25lbs per day: Up to 3 hours per day Carrying 26-60lbs: Up to 3 hours per day Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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