RV Technician

Colton RV; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colton RV in New York is seeking an RV Technician to perform maintenance and repairs involving electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills. No specific RV experience is required, but candidates must be handy and professional, with a focus on quality work.

The position involves diagnosing RV problems and providing labor estimates. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates should have their own tools. Training is provided along with opportunities for certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• RVIA certification preferred but not required.
• State Inspection License is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance.
• Ensure that the final work product meets quality standards.
• Examine and diagnose RV problems.

Skills

Diagnosing electrical systems

Ability to fix plumbing

Carpentry skills

Must have own tools

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools appropriate to skill level

Job description

Position Summary

• RV Technicians do a little bit of everything: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, etc. If you can do any one of these, we’ll teach you the rest! To get started as a new RV tech in our dealership, you don’t need specific RV experience, but you do need to be handy, responsible, and professional. A successful RV Technician must be dedicated, have the ability to diagnose and fix problems, and have a focus on quality.

Essential Functions

• Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance
• Ensure that the final work product meets quality standards
• Examine and diagnose RV problems
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or RV service advisor
• Communicate additional service requests to RV service advisor
• Plan work procedures in cooperation with shop foreman
• Provide labor time estimates to RV service advisor
• Monitor repair time and update RV service advisor regularly
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on RV care and operation
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs
• Attend company trainings as required
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins
• Communicate with all departments when more information needed or when problems arise
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Requirements

Education, Experience and Work Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• RVIA certification preferred but not required
• State Inspection License is preferred but not required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to diagnose and fix electrical, heating, plumbing, and hydraulic systems
• Construction skills to repair water damaged units
• Must have own tools appropriate to skill level
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with clean, insurable, driving record
• Certification in trade fields such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, are a plus!
• Experience preferred in one of the following categories:
• Boat: Exteriors
• Boat: Interiors
• Carpentry
• Cars
• Electrical Systems
• Fiberglass
• High and Low Voltage Systems
• HVAC
• Hydraulics
• Plumbing
• Propane Systems
• RVs
• Welding