Canada Moderate

Other small engine and small equipment repairers

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.

Employment Outlooks

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$15.30

/hr

Typical

CA$24.00

/hr

Experienced

CA$32.00

/hr

Average: CA$24.35/hr

79.7% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

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

All Examples

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

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.