Repair and Tool Technician

The Home Depot; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Repair Technician to evaluate and repair small engines, outdoor power equipment, and handheld electrical devices. The role involves assisting customers in Tool Rental centers, writing contracts and invoices for rentals and repairs, and ensuring equipment is operating correctly.

The technician will also handle day-to-day operation and upkeep of equipment in the tool rental department and, in non-store locations, ensure repairs are tested, cleaned, and ready for return.

Qualifications

• Experience with small engine repair preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair small engines, outdoor power equipment, and handheld electrical devices.
• Maintain and manage tool rental inventory and assist with equipment invoicing and customer contracts.

Job description

Position Purpose:

Repair and Tool Technicians are responsible for the evaluation and repair of small engines, outdoor power equipment and handheld electrical devices. This position makes equipment recommendations and ensures that units are maintained. Technicians work in both our stores with Tool Rental Centers and in our repair centers. In a store, technicians will be expected to provide service to store customers in Tool Rental which includes writing customer contracts and invoices for equipment rental and tool repairs, checking to make sure tool is operating properly and demonstrating its proper use (as needed). In addition to supporting customer repair needs, they are also responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of equipment in the tool rental department. In non-store locations, technicians will ensure units are repaired, tested for the quality of the repair and cleaned prior to returning to the store where the repair originated. Technicians must have a thorough knowledge of all tools and must effectively manage the tool inventory by maintaining the tools and repairing them as necessary.