Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Appliance installation and repair technology/technician
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
- Prepare written estimates of repair costs
- Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts
- Diagnose faults, using testing devices
- Read and interpret blueprints
- 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
- Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
- Investigate electrical or electronic failures
- Perform minor repairs on appliances
- Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Appliance Repair Trade Certification
- Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
Experience and specialization
Types of systems
- Refrigeration
Equipment and machinery experience
- Large household appliances
Area of specialization
- Household appliances
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player