National Occupation Code (NOC): 72429

Other small engine and small equipment repairers test, repair and service small gasoline and diesel-powered engines and equipment, such as garden tractors, lawn mowers and other related equipment. They are employed by dealer service shops and by independent service establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Job Duties for Other small engine and small equipment repairers

• Review work orders and discuss work to be performed with supervisor
• Inspect and test engines and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on equipment
• Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
• Determine estimates of repair cost.

Employment Requirements for Other small engine and small equipment repairers

• Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
• Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program in small engine or equipment repair or a combination of several years of work experience and high school or college courses in small engine or equipment repair are usually required for trade certification.
• Small engine or equipment mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Nunavut.
• Inboard/outboard mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario and British Columbia.
• Outdoor power equipment technician trade certification, for specified types of equipment, is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Alternate Job Titles

• Air-cooled Engine Mechanic
• Apprentice Small Engine Mechanic
• Garden Tractor Repairer
• Gasoline-powered Lawn Mower Mechanic
• Gasoline-powered Lawn Mower Repairer
• Gasoline-powered Snow Blower Repairer
• Gas-powered Small Equipment Mechanic
• Lawn And Garden Equipment Technician
• Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
• Small Engine And Equipment Mechanic
• Small Engine Mechanic
• Small Engine Repairer
• Small Engine Technician
• Small Equipment Mechanic Apprentice
• Small Equipment Repairer