What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Strack & Van Til?
Summary: Position is responsible to respond to various store service calls; assist other staff;
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Service Technician activities: 87 percent of time
- Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical issues
- Repairs electrical and mechanical issues
- Answers calls for repairs
- Maneuvers in and out of tight and/or awkward spaces
- Drives to various store locations
- Utilizes various hand tools and meters
- Operates various equipment
Other activities: 13 percent of time
- Climbs ladders/stair tower to reach repair site
- Maintains various reports and records of repairs
ACTIVITY, KNOWLEDGE, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
- Standing with walking is required for most of the shift (not including breaks)
- Push and pulling carts with tools is required approximately 20% during the shift (tool pouch weighs approximately 30 lbs)
- Bending is required less than or up to 25% of the shift to reach into repair spaces
- Crouching and kneeling is required approximately 25% of the shift to repair spaces
- Normal physical strength to handle up to 15-pound object, frequently. 20-30 lbs is lifted occasionally during shift -- some items weighing up to 50 lbs to be handled occasionally (1-2 times per work week)
- Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
- Average endurance
- Normal dexterity of hands and fingers with average repetition
- Site with ability to distinguish color; perception of sound is required; ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form
Knowledge Requirements:
Must have proven HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical experience from a trade school or prior work experience. A positive service attitude & pleasant personality; effective memory skills; good hand eye coordination; dependability; ability to follow directions & a strong willingness to learn. To work on units containing refrigeration, you must have a certification.
Mental effort
- Average concentration/intensity
- Above average memory, taking into consideration the amount of responsibility
- Above average time pressure of decision making
Communication
- Normal verbal communication
- Normal written communication
- Normal nonverbal communication
Must be 18 years of age or older
Average Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Hours Employee Must Be Available: 6 AM – 4:30 PM., Monday thru Saturday, Plus on call duty rotation
Work environment: Normal exposure to weather and temperature extremes