Service Technician I

About the role

The Service Technician I is an entry-level position, typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience to assist with routine and standard projects and assignments within the Technician Services family. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to perform maintenance calls
• Performs routine precision tune-ups and maintenance on heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as well as accessories in an accurate and timely manner
• Inspects and performs limited diagnostics on equipment to identify potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks
• Completes routine maintenance and equipment cleaning as needed or required
• Aids the Service Technician in servicing heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as well as accessories
• Uses hand-held device to record all required information on customer call
• Completes all forms and paperwork in a neat, timely, complete, and accurate manner
• If necessary, collects payment from customers
• Communicates with dispatch, while on duty, to ensure dispatcher has an accurate status report of activities and availability
• Ensures customer satisfaction and promotes products and services to the customer
• Calls Sales and Service Coordinator with specifics on replacement product sales leads generated from customer service visit
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities
• Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with additional training and 0 to 1 years’ experience in HVAC with technical training certification preferred
• Must possess all valid licensing or certification as required by federal, state, provincial, or local governmental laws or regulations for the geographical work area EPA and safety certifications required
• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the operational functionality of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment as well as related accessories
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Proficient and able to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various service projects
• Basic skills in reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with electrical, refrigerant and duct systems on air conditioning equipment
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
• Experience performing basic maintenance work on HVAC equipment and related accessories is desirable
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds