PepsiCo Beverages PES Technician

PepsiCo; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a temporary Field Service Technician for the summer in Orillia. The successful candidate will provide technical support, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure efficient service operations. Ideal applicants have strong mechanical and electrical skills, a high school diploma, and can work flexible hours including on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have a clean driver's abstract and valid CVOR certificates.
• Must pass an aptitude test with a minimum weighted average grade of 75%.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair soft drink dispensing equipment.
• Deliver and install soft drink dispensing equipment.
• Maintain parts and equipment inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Handheld computer

Refrigeration diagnostic tools

Electrical meters

Job description

Overview

PES Technician - Orillia

The Company is currently looking for one individual to perform the duties of a temporary Field Service Technician “B” for the summer. The designated shift for this position is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; shifts will be scheduled Monday to Friday based on Company requirements. The successful applicant must be able to perform “On-Call” duties on a rotating basis every second week and when required for vacation coverage – Mon-Fri 4:30pm to 10:00pm & Sat-Sun 8:00am to 10:00pm. When not scheduled in PES, the successful candidate will be scheduled in their home role based on Company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support as required, based on branch departmental needs.
• Troubleshoot and repair soft drink dispensing equipment, including vending machines, visi coolers, and fountain equipment, often working alone.
• Deliver and install soft drink dispensing equipment.
• Use and maintain trade tools and specialized testing equipment, such as electrical meters and refrigeration diagnostic tools.
• Complete invoices, settlement sheets, and related paperwork accurately, using handheld computers or manual processes.
• Adhere to PBC Home Based Technician Policy when operating the service vehicle.
• Maintain parts and equipment inventory.

Qualifications

• Able to work evenings and weekends, on-call bi-weekly, with flexible start times if needed.
• A clean Ministry of Transport driver’s abstract and CVOR certificates are required, in line with company policy.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for customer service.
• High school diploma required.
• Able to safely move heavy vending and cooling equipment.
• Ability to operate a handheld computer with Apple/Windows software.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills; aptitude test will be administered.
• Must achieve a weighted average grade of 75% or higher to pass the aptitude test.