National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 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. Below are the main duties, all 15 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 72429?
NOC 72429 is the code for other small engine and small equipment repairers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include air-cooled engine mechanic, gasoline-powered lawn mower repairer, lawn and garden equipment technician and small engine technician. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $24.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72429
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $24.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72429
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.
Main job titles
- 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 15 job titles in the NOC index
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 of NOC 72429
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.
Is NOC 72429 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 72429 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 72429 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.30 | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.19 | $23.23 | $27.41 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.48 | $25.18 | $31.86 |
| New Brunswick | $17.99 | $21.02 | $31.20 |
| Quebec | $18.00 | $23.75 | $30.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $26.00 | $28.00 |
| Manitoba | $18.29 | $25.76 | $33.26 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.69 | $27.38 | $38.07 |
| Alberta | $19.00 | $23.00 | $33.00 |
| British Columbia | $19.50 | $26.00 | $33.63 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 72429 duties on your resume
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For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 72429 as you write.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a air-cooled engine mechanic?
NOC 72429, Other small engine and small equipment repairers, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72429?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 72429 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 72429 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 72429 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $24.00 an hour, with most wages between $15.30 and $32.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72429 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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