Description
The Service Technician installs, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning heating, air conditioning, cooking equipment and refrigeration units. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, and adjusts, cleans and calibrates various systems to assure proper system operations
- Repairs wiring and electronic components.
- Replaces expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units and other component parts
- Cleans refrigerant systems from enclosed burnouts, evacuates, and charges systems
- Troubleshoots and repairs direct digital and pneumatic control systems
- Checks distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.
- Determines cause of and corrects condensation problems
- Provides technical assistance with installations and modifications to existing systems
- Assists in training other technicians and staff in preventative maintenance procedures
- Prepares and records information, procedures, and actions taken and in mobile system on specific Work Orders
- Prepares and submits requests for supplies and equipment
- Responds to emergency service requests
- May supervise work of other technicians
- Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
- Follow safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment. Review safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized service vehicle. Must keep the vehicle up to date on maintenance requirements. Must maintain an accurate part and tool inventory.
- Makes decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Troubleshooting skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professionalism
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently
- Self-starter
- Safety conscious
- Mobile technology aptitude
- Organization and planning abilities
- Ability to read and understand complicated service manuals
- Basic schematic knowledge
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to work flexible hours and work on call on weekends and holidays when scheduled
- Retain a strong ability to read, write, and speak the English language
- Have a basic understanding of mobile hand-held data entry and technology
- Mid to Senior level tech: must have previous training and experience in refrigeration, cooking and/or HVAC.
- Mechanical Licensure, not required but preferred
- Agility: able to walk, stand, sit, squat, kneel, twisting, reach overhead and driving regularly throughout the shift (8 hours +)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able and willing to climb a ladder and/or stairs onto multiple story roofs
- Must be able to use hands with fine motor skills in the use of industry specific tools
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs