Draft Service Tech (Beer) - Northern California

Breakthru Beverage Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HMO & PPO)

Dental

Vision (PPO)

401(k) matching

Annual PTO Accrual

FSAs rollover

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a service-oriented draught beer technician for Northern and Central California. The role involves on-vehicle service calls, equipment installs, and occasional product delivery for events.

A company vehicle is provided, and candidates should be comfortable driving a large coverage area. The ideal candidate has strong beer knowledge and hands-on draught system experience, with a willingness to assist in line cleaning and system maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience with a draught beer system and service mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer programs including presentation software.
• Strong communication, diplomacy and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team.
• Analytical and reporting capabilities; good judgment and problem solving.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive service and communicate with account staff.
• Service and troubleshoot draught lines; perform installs.
• Assist with product delivery for installs and events.
• Manage sales tools, samples and POS; train others on maintenance.
• Prioritize service requests and maintain records and vehicle/tools.
• Maintain draught knob inventory and event equipment; other duties as needed.

Skills

Draft beer system experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Job Family Group

Sales

Time Type

Full time

Job Description Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure to support on-premise customers through service calls and equipment installation. May also assist with special event set-up and execution.

This role supports North and Central California accounts - candidates will need to be comfortable driving in a larger coverage territory.

Candidates should have strong beer knowledge and understanding of how draft beer systems operate.

This is a hands-on role that may be required to assist with cleaning draft lines, per request.

Company vehicle provided for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide responsive service and communicate effectively with account employees.
• Service equipment within state guidelines. Troubleshoot non-working or poor pouring draught lines.
• Complete draught line service and installs.
• Perform product delivery when needed on installs, for special events, and/or when needed for accounts based on needs.
• Manage and maintain sales tools (samples, POS, etc.).
• Train others on basic draught maintenance.

Effectively prioritize and manage multiple service requests independently.

• Communicate priorities, needs, and the completion of daily service activities with management.
• Maintain logs, trackers, and records as required.
• Manage and maintain vehicle, tools, and service equipment.
• Maintain draught knob inventory and special event equipment.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in working with a draught beer system
• Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Mechanical and technical aptitude

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Frequently climb into and out of truck.
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs.
• Occasionally lift, up to 160 lbs.
• Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and tech device.

Competencies

• Accountable for meeting own targets, work is reviewed periodically.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Salary And Benefit Statement

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience.

Compensation

• Hourly range - $25.47- $34.58/hr

Benefits

• Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision (PPO)401(k) matching.
• Annual PTO Accrual
• Rollover Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.