appliance service technician

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Electrical Repair Technician. Responsibilities include conducting tests, preparing estimates, diagnosing faults, and advising customers. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. Free parking is available at the work site.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in electrical repair.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
• Skilled in diagnosing faults and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment.
• Prepare written estimates of repair costs.
• Diagnose faults using testing devices.

Skills

Ability to conduct voltage tests

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Ability to repair electrical appliances

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
• Prepare written estimates of repair costs
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Plan service routes
• Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts
• Diagnose faults, using testing devices
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

• Free parking available