National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
- 7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- 72 - Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
- 724 - Technical maintenance trades
- 7242 - Small engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers (including electrical components)
72429 - 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.
Illustrative example(s)
- air-cooled engine mechanic
- gasoline-powered lawn mower repairer
- lawn and garden equipment technician
- small engine technician
- small equipment mechanic apprentice
- small equipment repairer
Exclusion(s)
- Appliance servicers and repairers (See 72421 Appliance servicers and repairers)
- Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
- Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (See 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics)
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.
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.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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