Free small engine mechanic job description template
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Small Engine Mechanic job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Small Engine Mechanic
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Small Engine Mechanic who services and repairs mowers, trimmers, chain saws, generators and other small-engine equipment. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Discuss equipment issues, maintenance plans and work performed with customers
- Perform routine engine maintenance, such as lubricating parts and replacing spark plugs
- Test and inspect engines for malfunctioning parts
- Adjust components according to specifications
- Repair or replace worn, defective or broken parts
- Reassemble and reinstall components and engines following repairs
- Keep records of inspections, test results, work performed and parts used
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Small engine repair experience [or training]
- Own [hand tools]
- Motorcycle endorsement [only if servicing motorcycles]
Nice to have
- Manufacturer or industry certification
- Experience with [outdoor power equipment, marine or motorcycles]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Oak Hollow Power Equipment, a two-bay equipment dealer.
Oak Hollow Power Equipment is hiring a Small Engine Mechanic (Monday to Friday, with a spring-season Saturday). You'll service and repair mowers, saws and generators and keep a clear work log. We provide the bench, diagnostics and manufacturer training.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a small engine mechanic does
A small engine mechanic services and repairs mowers, trimmers, chain saws, generators and other small-engine equipment. Typical duties include:
- Discuss equipment issues, maintenance plans and work performed with customers
- Perform routine engine maintenance, such as lubricating parts and replacing spark plugs
- Test and inspect engines for malfunctioning parts
- Adjust components according to specifications
- Repair or replace worn, defective or broken parts
- Reassemble and reinstall components and engines following repairs
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says certification is not required but can demonstrate competence and usually brings higher pay, and motorcycle mechanics usually need a driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement.
Training: Several months to three years to reach competency.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Small Engine Mechanics.
How much does a small engine mechanic make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
How long before a new mechanic is productive?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says it can take several months to three years to reach competency. Plan for a ramp-up and pair a new hire with your best mechanic.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.