appliance service technician

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• In shop
• Various locations

Tasks

• Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
• Prepare written estimates of repair costs
• 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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week