Job description Outdoor Power Equipment Technician in the South Central Region

Find out what work is like for an outdoor power equipment technician in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Other small engine and small equipment repairers (NOC 72429).

Other small engine and small equipment repairers

Description

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.

Work week duration

Other small engine and small equipment repairers usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Other small engine and small equipment repairers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Handling material manually
  • Standing
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Walking and running

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Other small engine and small equipment repairers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Dealer service shops
  • Independent service establishments

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Sound and noise
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Extreme temperatures
  • In an open vehicle or equipment
  • Skin injury

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 72429), and a list of similar occupations:

  • air-cooled engine mechanic
  • gasoline-powered lawn mower repairer
  • lawn and garden equipment technician
  • small engine technician
  • small equipment mechanic apprentice
  • small equipment repairer

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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