Service Technician

Dead River Company; Hollis, Biddeford (ME, ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Maine is seeking a dedicated Service Technician to install and repair heating systems. The ideal candidate will ensure high levels of customer service, adhere to safety regulations, and maintain quality standards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and performing efficiency tests. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work in various environments. Competitive benefits offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and committed to exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair oil and/or propane heating systems following safety regulations.
• Conduct efficiency tests and service inspections.
• Promote company products and provide customer advice.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Troubleshooting skills

Technical skills in heating systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Power tools

Job description

Biddeford, 665 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA

Installs and repairs residential and commercial propane and/or oil burner equipment and appliances while ensuring a high level of customer service. The responsibilities of this position are carried out with particular attention to maintaining customer property, respecting customer confidentiality and working as a trusted advisor. The Service Technician serves as a Dead River Company ambassador by adhering to our Brand Promise, Guarantees and Pledges and our Co-Worker Guarantees and Pledges.

Essential Functions

• Installs, trouble‑shoots and repairs oil and/or propane heating systems in accordance with applicable codes, safety regulations and Dead River Company policies.
• Performs efficiency tests, tune‑ups, and contract service inspections.
• Eliminates call‑backs and reduces liability by ensuring that all work is performed safely and accurately.
• Promotes image as a trusted advisor through a neat appearance, clean uniform and timely, safe and courteous service.
• Promotes Dead River company products and services. Advises customers on best options for specific needs.
• Maintains a neat and orderly service vehicle. Ensures that all tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Immediately records and reports parts and labor for service calls in accordance with company procedures. Maintains and tracks parts inventories in service vehicle.
• Participates in night and weekend on‑call schedule as necessary.
• Reports all accidents, spills, and liability claims.
• Performs propane Gas‑check inspections according to applicable codes and company policy without supervision. (Propane technicians)

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6 for full‑time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short‑term and Long‑Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Other Tasks

Performs other work‑related duties as assigned. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical school training is preferred. Contacts: Technicians regularly interact with customers, other employees (dispatchers, other technicians, drivers, and office personnel) and equipment and parts supply vendors.

Experience

Apprentice – Will have successfully completed oil burner training course or CETP program. Journeyman – Will have at least one year of relevant oil and/or propane service experience. Master – Will have two or more years of relevant oil and/or propane service experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Testing

• Apprentice, Journeyman or Master designation licensing is necessary in states where required.
• Applicable propane CETP certification is required for propane technicians.
• All technicians must be able to pass a pre‑employment physical.
• All technicians must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license. Driving record is reviewed at employment, and annually thereafter, and must meet company standards.

Equipment Used

Industry related equipment including all types of hand tools, testing equipment, threading equipment, soldering torch, power tools, along with appropriate gauges and meters.

Decisions Made

Technicians make decisions regarding the appropriate steps to take in servicing or installing equipment and heating devices. Complex problems or unusual customer related issues are referred to the Service Manager or other appropriate party. The apprentice works under the direct supervision of a journeyman or master technician.

Safety Considerations

Safety considerations relate to safe operation of the service vehicle, wearing appropriate personal protective safety equipment, proper lifting of heavy parts or equipment, and general observation of the surroundings where work is being done.

Other Attributes Required

This position requires dependability, commitment to exceptional customer service, ability to work independently, the desire to work as part of a team and a thorough understanding of the Dead River Company brand promise, guarantees and pledges.

Temperatures may vary from below zero to above 90 degrees, depending on the time of year. Since the job involves working with devices that burn petroleum products, there is some exposure to the product and fumes. The work area ranges from the technician van to commercial and consumer sites that are occasionally cramped with little headroom.

Physical Requirements Analysis

• The position requires frequent driving, standing, walking, and sitting.
• There is occasional to frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing.
• There is frequent use of the hands/arms to reach, feel, handle, lift or pull.
• There is frequent communication involving both talking and listening.

Weight or Force Moved

Technicians move various sized objects weighing from a few ounces to over 100 pounds. When very heavy objects are moved technicians are expected to seek assistance from other employees. See accompanying Physical Requirements Analysis for more detail.

Preferred

DL Drivers License

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