Service Technician II

Summary

The Service/Repair Technician 2 possesses fundamental knowledge and has demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude with troubleshooting experience. Responsible for providing on-site support to Hobart Service customers that includes but is not limited to: installation and/or service of commercial food equipment. Routine work schedule including on-call, after-hours, holiday, and weekend on-site repair support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs mechanical and electrical 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.
• Ability to interpret and follow schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sequence of operations for multiple operating modes.
• Completes and documents preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical 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

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED and 2-4 years of electrical and mechanical experience, or
• High school diploma or GED and 0-2 years of HVACR service experience with an EPA certification, or
• Vocational certificate in HVACR

Desired Education/Experience

• Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate is preferred.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial cooking and/or refrigeration equipment is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Position/Location dependent. Industry certification is highly desirable.

Job Specific Knowledge

• Mechanical Aptitude – demonstrates mechanical and electrical 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.

Competencies

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret standard service manuals, mechanical diagrams, sustains understanding of parts stocking and identification methods, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculations of percentages, measurement conversions).
• Compiles and summarizes data for supervisor and/or branch manager that will help him/her with creating customer-focused strategies for fostering relationships and sales (e.g., equipment leads, contract leads, water treatment order leads).
• Basic knowledge of / working knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

• Meets productivity standards as set by Customer Facing Metrics (CFMs).
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Strives to increase productivity.
• Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Keeps commitments.
• Commits to extended hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Completes tasks on time.

Safety

• Ability to read and understand safety guidelines of the business.
• Ability to approach job responsibilities with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Performs periodic visual safety inspections of vehicle and equipment, reports vehicle and tool defects and takes them out of service until repairs are made or items replaced.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of company products and services.
• Completes required safety training.

Time Management and Communication Skills

• Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally with individuals from within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrates crisis/conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and take direction from senior technicians and management.
• Thrives in multi-tasking environment and can adjust priorities quickly.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands

• 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.

Compensation

The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience. The range for this position is below: 26.90 - 36.40 USD Hourly