Mechanic's Assistant - Ace Hardware
Asheville, NC 28803
About the Job
Young Ace Hardware is more than just a hardware store – we're your community partner and we're proud to call Asheville our home since 2005. We are locally owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority.
Pay and Perks:
- Salary Range: $16 - $20 per hour
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts on all products
- Mileage reimbursements
- Flexible scheduling
Work/Life Balance:
- Work with a team who respects your life outside of work
- Schedules are posted two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead
- Closed or limited hours on holidays
Learn and Grow With us:
- We believe in investing in our team's growth. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities to ensure you stay updated with the latest advancements in small engine technology and repair techniques. Whether it's through workshops, online courses, or manufacturer certifications, we invest in your continuous learning.
- You'll have access to experienced mentors and supervisors who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Their guidance can provide valuable insights into improving your technical skills, customer service abilities, and overall career development.
What to Expect:
- You'll work with a diverse range of small engines, including lawnmowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, and more. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities to diagnose, repair, and maintain different types of equipment.
- Interacting with customers is a key part of the role. You’ll work directly with homeowners, landscapers, and businesses to understand their equipment issues, explain repair options, and provide excellent customer service.
Qualifications:
- Previous small engine repair experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong knowledge of small engine systems and components.
- Customer-focused mentality with good communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Young Ace Hardware is a chain of 5 stores in the Asheville, NC area that have been family owned and operated since 2005. We are proud to be part of the WNC community along with the over 5,000 Ace Hardware stores around the world,the majority of which are independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs just like us. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of our communities. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.