Service Technician – Saskatoon, SK and surrounding area

Hobart Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Company Information

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, 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 Saskatoon 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 the appliance repair industry (residential/commercial) is a definite asset. This technician will perform field service consisting of adjusting, aligning, assembling, calibrating, inspecting, lubricating, and testing commercial food prep/kitchen equipment. Strong electrical knowledge and the ability to read wiring diagrams are assets, as well as good troubleshooting skills and mechanical knowledge. The candidate will 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 an 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 gas certificate or someone who is certified to work on HVAC equipment.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefit Plans
• Company Pension Plan with Company Match
• Company Provided: Service Vehicle, Laptop, Tablet, Cell phone
• Direct manufacturer training and tech support
• Great work/life balance

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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