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Part-Time Evening Equipment & Small Engine Mechanic Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care - 1.0 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Part-time $22 - $27 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Grinding tools Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description Description Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care is proudly celebrating 75 years as a locally owned and growing company serving both residential and commercial customers. We value quality work, reliability, and strong relationships with our team and clients. To support our continued growth, we are seeking an independent, self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently on a variety of vehicles and small engine equipment. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanic looking for steady part-time evening work. You will be responsible for diagnosing problems, completing repairs, performing preventative maintenance, and helping ensure our equipment is ready for our crews each morning. Our equipment is used heavily in a professional landscaping environment, so we are looking for someone who can work independently, troubleshoot problems efficiently, and complete repairs correctly the first time.

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Responsibilities Diagnose and repair commercial lawn and landscape equipment Setup and perform routine preventative maintenance and scheduled services Repair and maintain commercial zero-turn and stand-on mowers Service small engines, including 2-cycle and 4-cycle equipment Repair string trimmers, blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and similar equipment Perform oil changes, filter changes, spark plug replacement, and lubrication Sharpen and replace mower blades Repair belts, pulleys, bearings, spindles, cables, wheels, and related components Diagnose electrical, starting, fuel, and engine performance problems Inspect equipment for developing problems before they cause breakdowns Keep commonly needed parts, fluids, filters, blades, and maintenance supplies organized Develop and maintain a clean and organized shop and work area Document repairs and notify management when equipment requires additional parts or major repairs Help ensure repaired equipment is ready for use by the following workday Skills, Knowledge and Requirements Previous experience repairing small engines or commercial lawn equipment preferred Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability Familiarity with 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines Experience with commercial mowing equipment is strongly preferred Ability to work independently with limited supervision Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail Ability to safely operate tools, jacks, grinders, and shop equipment Ability to lift and move parts and equipment as necessary Must maintain a safe and organized work environment Why join Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care? Schedule This is a part-time evening position designed primarily around maintaining and repairing equipment after our field crews return for the day. Evening availability during the lawn and landscape season is important. Additional hours may be available depending on workload and equipment repair needs. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys fixing equipment, takes pride in keeping machines running properly, and understands that equipment downtime directly affects the productivity of our crews. We are looking for a mechanic who can identify problems before they become major failures and help us keep our trucks, mowers, and small equipment dependable and ready to work every day. About Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care Galbraith's Landscaping & Lawn Care has been serving Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio region since 1951. As a locally family-owned and operated business, we provide a full range of landscaping and lawn care services for both residential and commercial customers, including landscape design and installation, lawn care and maintenance, fertilizer programs, mowing plans, pest control, snow removal, and a full-service garden center. With over 75 years of experience, our team of skilled nurserymen and lawn technicians are committed to delivering quality results, exceptional service, and customer satisfaction on every project.