Rental Equipment Manager
GILLMAN HOME CENTER · Lafayette, IN · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
The Rental Equipment Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the retail rental operations of all equipment at their assigned location. They keep an up-to-date inventory and act as a technical adviser on all equipment issues. This position reports to the FRANKFORT, IN store location.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent service to customers.
- Treat all team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
- Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answer questions and resolve customer concerns. Advise customers on solutions to projects and problems. Offer solutions with add-on sales when appropriate.
- Perform any necessary customer service tasks including but not limited to; cutting keys, filling propane, running register, assisting with rental transactions, etc.
- Open and close rental contracts and reservations. Ring out rental transactions on point of sale system.
- In presence of customer, check equipment for damage, fuel levels, missing parts, etc.
- Maintain an up-to-date "Rental Down" list with a plan on how to work on these items.
- Check in returning equipment. Inspect for damage, missing parts, fuel levels, and cleanliness. Charge fees when necessary.
- Deliver, set up, tear down, and pick up rental equipment as needed.
- Inspect equipment on a regular basis to comply with company safety policies. Conduct repairs and maintenance on rental equipment; generate purchase orders for repairs or required maintenance.
- Ensure that out-of-service equipment is repaired in a timely manner. Communicate needs to outsourced repairs to central office.
- Maintain missed rental reports and perform daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports as necessary.
- Care for and maintain company-provided tools. Inform Store Manager of any tool or equipment needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe rental area.
- Opening and closing store as assigned.
- Store maintenance as needed including but not limited to; cleaning common areas, trash removal, parking lot and sidewalk sweeping, and snow removal.
- Always continue to make customers a priority while working your department.
- Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Help out in other areas of the store as needed.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Mechanical expertise is a must for this position.
- Valid drivers license; For-Hire Endorsement not required but preferred.
Qualifications
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at times.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- Company paid $25k Life Insurance Plan
- Employee discount
- Vacation time