RV Service Technician II - First Shift Schedule: 6:30AM - 3:00PM - Towable Division

Jayco INC; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jayco INC is seeking a skilled RV Technician to diagnose and perform repairs on recreational vehicles. Candidates should have extensive experience in both interior and exterior repairs, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. The position includes a generous benefits package and the opportunity for certification as an RVIA/RVDA technician.

Benefits

Medical Insurance plan options

Family Care Clinic for employees and dependents

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

401k plan with annual discretionary match

Wellness Benefits

On-site Fitness Center access

Health Clinic for employee use

Employee Assistance Program benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years applied trades training required.
• 5-7 years related experience necessary.
• Knowledge of installation and repair of electronic control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs on RV units efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct safety inspections and manage work orders with precise documentation.
• Train apprentices and provide support to fellow technicians.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Communication

Use of hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose:This position exists to diagnose, inspect, adjust and perform repairs and parts/component replacements on units in a timely manner within estimated hours while meeting predetermined quality standards while working towards RVIA/RVDA technician certification.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect, assess and diagnose required repairs and provide an accurate list of all replacement parts to parts procurement personnel.
• Provide a wide variety of exterior repairs to units (may include: repair or replacement of metal, walls, fiberglass, roofs, decals, etc. Grease and pack bearings, adjust brakes, repair & adjust axles.) Performs repair, replacement or adjustment services on RV frames (may include: repair, replacement or adjustment of RV frames).
• Provide wide variety of interior repairs to units (may include cabinetry, sidewalls, ceiling panels (including raters and insulation), lights, plumbing parts & fixtures, soft goods, floor members (plywood/blandex, floor studding, insulation), floors, carpeting, linoleum, trim, etc. Completes rebuild and slideout adjustments.
• Perform repairs or replacement of vendor produced appliances and systems.
• Perform repairs or replacement of electrical (12 volt and 110 volt), plumbing, LP components and systems.
• Perform safety inspection of all components & systems.
• Add comments or additional repairs to open work orders with accurate times and materials used in repair processes.
• May provide training to apprentices/lesser skilled service technicians.
• Attends rallies, service seminars, and/or makes field visits to facilitate unit repairs; provides training to dealer personnel/retail customers as necessary; and, performs inspections as assigned.

Experience/ Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years applied trades training.
• 5-7 years related experience.
• Requires the ability to perform a variety of repairs on all types of RV products including knowledge of installation and repair of electronic control systems.
• Read and understand engineering prints and drawings.
• Forklift experience is desirable (Jayco training is required when forklift operation is required for position).

Necessary Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates analytical problem-solving skills while using good judgement and decision making processes.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
• Critical thinking ability, problem sensitivity and inductive reasoning skills are needed.
• Requires ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions along with ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude through periods of adversity and disagreement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-workers, management, customers and others to enhance organizational effectiveness and productivity.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, cutting equipment, testing tools.
• Requires the ability to perform a variety of repairs on all types of recreational vehicle products.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• A skills assessment will be periodically conducted utilizing the Factory Service Technician skills matrix.

Work Requirements:

• This position may require working in extremes in temperature & environment while performing moderately physical activity.
• Requires ability to occasionally travel between field locations.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• This position is a full-time position, which may require some flexibility in hours & days worked (including Saturdays, as needed).
• Regular attendance is required.
• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.M

Jayco offers a generous benefits package including:

• (2) Medical Insurance plan options, HSAs, and FSAs
• Family Care Clinic for employees and dependents enrolled in a Jayco medical plan (IN only)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k plan with an annual discretionary match
• Wellness Benefits
• On-site Fitness Center access (IN only)
• Health Clinic for employee use (IN only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits and much more