Service Technician Vancouver & Victoria, BC

Hobart Canada; Vancouver, Victoria; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance benefits

Pension plan

Company vehicle & devices

Job summary

Hobart Canada is seeking an Appliance Repair Technician to service commercial kitchen equipment in Vancouver and Victoria and surrounding area. You will perform field service including adjusting, aligning, calibrating, inspecting and testing equipment with strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

A high school diploma is required; college programs in mechanical-electrical-electronic trades are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• College program in Mechanical–Electrical–Electronic trades is an asset.
• Strong mechanical/electrical/electronic aptitude.
• 2–3 years of appliance repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to travel to USA and attend training.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service, repairing commercial food prep/kitchen equipment.
• Adjust, align, calibrate, inspect, lubricate and test equipment.
• Read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Travel within Vancouver & Victoria area; occasional USA travel.
• Assist in equipment installations or major repairs and in service training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Electronic aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Customer service

Willing to travel to USA

Read wiring diagrams

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

High school diploma

College diploma in Mechanical–Electrical–Electronic trades

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, 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 both Vancouver & Victoria 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 gas fitters license or who is certified to work on HVAC equipment.

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

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

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.