appliance service technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
• Prepare written estimates of repair costs
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Plan service routes
• Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts
• Diagnose faults, using testing devices
• Repair electrical appliances and components
• Replace faulty components
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Large household appliances
• Power tools
• Small appliances

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid