Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
- On-site customer service
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Move tools, equipment and other materials
- Signal safety procedures to other workers and to the general public
- Help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
- Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
- Repair electrical appliances and components
- Replace faulty components
- Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts
- Prepare written estimates of repair costs
- Plan service routes
- Diagnose faults, using testing devices
- Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Appliance Repair Trade Certification
- HVAC Certificate
- Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Large household appliances
- Small appliances
Types of systems
- Air conditioning system
Area of specialization
- Heating and air conditioning
- Motor vehicles
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
- Driver's abstract
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work under pressure
- Fast-paced environment
- Ability to distinguish between colours
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Gloves
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety equipment/gear
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits