Service Technician I

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Installs basic mechanical commercial food equipment and assists in more advanced installs as needed.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair basic mechanical commercial food equipment for customers on contract and/or on time and material (i.e., T&M) basis.
• Completes and documents preventative maintenance on basic mechanical commercial food equipment.
• Implements and supports standard operating procedures outlined in Hobart Service safety manuals and programs.
• Supports branch and organization financial objectives by providing a quality customer experience.
• Maintains current organization, industry, and equipment knowledge.
• Responsible for assigned company assets including vehicle, tools, and inventory.
• Follows the company's safe driving and other applicable policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and, 0-2 years of electrical/mechanical experience.
• Associates Degree or Vocational Certificate is preferred.
• Mechanical or electrical experience is preferred.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial cooking and/or refrigeration equipment is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical and Analytical Skills: Demonstrates mechanical aptitude to operate and troubleshoot equipment. Skilled in use of various tools and equipment (e.g., basic hand tools, reading and following service manuals, gauges, meters, etc.).
• Customer Service: Highly professional demeanor with excellent telephone skills and etiquette. Utilizes various interpersonal styles and communication methods to positively assist and influence customers.
• Problem Solving: Fundamental role in finding ways to address all types of problems by having a good approach to a problem without being ineffective, favoring or causing painful consequences.
• Safety at Work: Learns to keep the organization safe from different risks by developing a high sense of alertness that detects danger from afar and stops it before it causes risk, danger or injury to themselves, or others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance.
• Climb up to 10 ft with an A-frame ladder.
• Occasional roof access may be necessary through extension ladders or fixed ladders greater than 20 feet.
• Extensive walking 3-5 miles / day.
• Extensive driving 5-6 hours/day.
• Kneel, squat, bend, push/pull.
• Move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Working Conditions: Office facility and customer facilities (including commercial kitchens of various types of businesses).
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet dirty conditions may occur.
• Travel requirement up to 50% of time.
• Hours of Work: Normal business hours with occasional/frequent/extended hours as needed.
• Flexibility with schedule to meet critical deadlines.
• Extended hours may include nights and/or weekends.
• Normal scheduled hours cover early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.