Rv Technician (Carleton Place)

Big Country RV (a subsidiary of Leisure Days RV Group) has an opportunity for a full-time RV Technician.

Leisure Days RV Group is the 4th largest RV dealership group in North America, and the largest RV Group in Canada with over 36 dealerships in 4 provinces - British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Headquartered in Ottawa, the Leisure Days RV Group was started in 2003 when it opened RV Canada. The Leisure Days Group leverages its superior purchasing power and resources to provide customers with unparalleled access to sales, rentals, parts, and service.

Overview:

As an RV Technician you will be performing pre-delivery inspections, accurately diagnosing, and repairing a variety of technical issues, inspecting, and adjusting, or overhaul recreational vehicles and travel trailers.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment, participating in training, assisting co-workers, completing jobs with efficiency and other tasks as required.

RV Technicians know a little bit about everything such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, etc. If you can do any one of these, we’ll teach you the rest!

Reports to: Service Manager

Compensation: $18 - $35/hr.

Benefits: This position is eligible for participation in the company group benefits plan.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Examine/troubleshoot and diagnose units needing repair and maintenance.

• Discuss repairs and communicate additional requests with the shop foreman and RV service advisor.

• Provide plan work procedures and labor time estimates to the RV service advisor and shop foreman.

• Install/repair and maintain interior and exterior components on motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers such as roof, siding, windows, doors, awnings, vents, floor cabinets, counters, plumbing systems, electrical systems, propane gas systems, batteries and charging systems, body, and structural components.

• Install accessories, perform pre-delivery inspections, troubleshoot, repair and conduct maintenance on propane gas and electric appliances - furnace, refrigerator, water heaters, and A/C units.

• Install hitches – including fifth wheel and wiring of tow vehicles.

• Use testing equipment / troubleshooting techniques / manufacturers specs and internet websites.

• Monitor repair time and update RV service advisor regularly.

• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on RV care and operation.

• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs.

• Assist in mentoring mobile RV technician trainees (if required).

• Attend company and factory training and keep current with factory technical bulletins.

• Understand and follow federal, provincial, and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Essential Skills:

• Good manual dexterity and balance while working off the ground.

• Work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

• Like working with your hands and enjoy learning new skills and knowledge.

• Pride in workmanship and desire to attain a superior level of service.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow procedures.

• Motivated team player, energetic and enthusiastic

• Ability to periodically lift more than 25 kilograms.

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude - problem solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Attention to detail, neat and orderly, general good health, and physical ability.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma); or 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous RV technician and forklift experience preferred and considered an asset (2-3 years preferred).

• Propane License or RV1 or RV2 License required.

• Journeyman preferred.

• Valid driver's license and Technician Certification are desirable.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.