Service Technician – Ottawa/ Eastern ON, and surrounding area

Hobart Canada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Vehicle

Laptop

Tablet

Cell phone

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hobart Canada is seeking an Appliance Repair Technician to service Ottawa and surrounding areas. The role involves field service on commercial kitchen equipment with emphasis on electrical knowledge and customer service.

The position offers a company vehicle, training opportunities, and competitive wages. A high school diploma is required, with a college-level mechanical/electrical background considered an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (minimum).
• College diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic trades is an asset.
• Excellent mechanical/electrical/electronic aptitude.
• 2–3 years of relative experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Able to travel to the USA for training.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service including adjusting, aligning, assembling, calibrating, inspecting, lubricating and testing of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Assist in equipment installations or major repairs.
• Attend service training schools and field training as required.
• Assist in obtaining service/preventative maintenance contracts.
• Assist in product demonstrations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading wiring diagrams

Ability to learn new technology

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel to USA

Education

High school diploma

College diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic trades

Tools

Gas certificate (G2)

Job description

Hobart is the leading supplier of equipment, systems and service in the food industry. Hobart offers the broadest line of equipment including cooking, food preparation, refrigeration, bakery systems, warewashing and waste systems, and weighing, wrapping and labeling systems.

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with branch offices in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Edmonton, Alberta, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The company employs more than 240 people. Included in this number are over 125 service technicians providing nationwide service, effectively making Hobart Canada the industry’s largest service organization.

Hobart Food Equipment Group Canada is looking for an Appliance Repair Technician for Ottawa and surrounding area. Hobart is a well-established company providing competitive wages and benefits.

Responsibilities

This position is for a commercial appliance repair technician, Previous experience in appliance repair industry residential / commercial a definite asset. This technician will perform field service consisting of adjusting, aligning, assembling, calibrating, inspecting, lubricating and testing of commercial food prep/kitchen equipment. Having a strong electrical knowledge and able to read wiring diagrams an asset as well as good troubleshooting skills and mechanical knowledge. The candidate would be required to work with limited supervision. An outgoing personality with strong communication skills and a desire to succeed in a customer focused environment would be an asset.

Other duties include

• Assisting others in equipment installations or in performing major repairs
• Attending, completing service training schools and audiovisual field training, as required
• Assisting in obtaining service/preventative maintenance contracts
• Assisting in product demonstrations

Skills/abilities

• High school diploma (minimum)
• College graduate of a Mechanical – Electrical – Electronic course would be an asset
• Excellent mechanical/electrical/electronic aptitude
• 2-3 years of relative experience is an asset
• Ability to learn new technology
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Able to travel to the USA and attend training schools
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Be organized, accountable and self motivated
• Excellent customer service skills
• Preference will be given to those with a valid G2 gas certificate

We Offer

• Compensation $25.00 – $38.00 per hour + applicable premiums base on relevant experience, technical competencies, certifications, etc.
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefit Plans
• Company Pension Plan/ with Company Match RSP
• Company Provided: Service Vehicle, Laptop, Tablet, Cell phone
• Direct manufacturer training and tech support
• Great work / life balance

We value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting for a current vacancy. AI will not be used to screen or assess applicants.

Please note

Criminal background and reference checks will be completed as a condition of employment.