Installation & Repair Technician
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Installation & Repair Technician to join our client’s Upington team. You will install, maintain and repair equipment, diagnose faults, and ensure customer satisfaction and operational continuity.
The role requires practical problem-solving, good communication, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel within the Upington area, with potential overtime and a company vehicle for site visits.
Qualifications
- Experience as Installation & Repair Technician or similar field service role.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and installation guides.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within Upington area.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Responsibilities
- Install new equipment and systems per guidelines and client requirements.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify root causes.
- Carry out repairs and component replacements to restore functionality.
- Perform routine maintenance and preventative servicing on installed systems.
- Provide basic operational guidance to clients after installation or repair.
- Maintain records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
Skills
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Job description
Our client is seeking a hands-on Installation & Repair Technician to join their team in Upington . This role is vital for ensuring the correct setup, maintenance, and timely repair of equipment and systems for our customer base. You will be responsible for performing installations according to specifications, diagnosing faults, and executing repairs to restore functionality efficiently. The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational continuity within the Installation & Maintenance sector.
- Perform installations of new equipment and systems as per technical guidelines and client requirements.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes of problems.
- Conduct necessary repairs and replacements of faulty components to restore full functionality.
- Carry out routine maintenance checks and preventative servicing on installed systems.
- Provide basic operational guidance to clients post-installation or repair.
- Maintain accurate records of all service calls, repairs performed, and parts utilized.
- Previous experience as an Installation & Repair Technician or in a similar field service role.
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools, as well as diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, schematics, and installation guides.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- A valid driver's license and a willingness to travel within the Upington area.
- Competitive annual salary with potential for overtime pay.
- Company vehicle provided for site visits.
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
- Opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
- Integral role contributing to the local service industry in Upington .
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