911-Appliances - 5572-911 Appliance Tech

911-Appliances - 5572-911 Appliance Tech

911-Appliances - 5572-911 Appliance Technician

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, repairs and maintains major appliances in resident manors and community facilities; and perform related work as required.

Work is usually performed independently of others. Work involves regular contact with other divisions, departments, and with residents in their homes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Checks on the operation of major appliances such as washers, dryers, ranges, ovens and dishwashers. Pulls and replaces pumps, motors, compressors and removes / replaces older appliances including refrigerators.

Services and rebuilds exhaust fans in the shop. Follows up on assigned resident complaint requests, corrects the problems, discusses with residents or refers to the supervisor-noting disposition. Assists other crews in building maintenance during peak workloads as assigned.

Drives a truck and maintains a truck inventory of materials and supplies

Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for the Community.

Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Maintains job time, material records and maintains shop and truck inventories.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED :

Truck, trade related test equipment, hand tools, and refrigerator dolly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a climate-controlled indoor office, exposed to dust and normal outdoor elements, inside resident manors, and community facilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduation from high school and considerable appliance repair experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following :

Knowledge

of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

Knowledge

of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials used in major appliance repair.

Knowledge

of electrical codes as related to major appliance installations and operation.

Knowledge

of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.

Ability

to read and write work-related job instructions in English

Ability

to locate, correct and adjust defects in electrical appliances, pumps, motors and compressors.

Ability

to maintain records and prepare reports.

Ability

to communicate effectively with others in English.

Ability

to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and residents.

Ability

to pass respiratory pulmonary function test.

Ability

to pass qualitative and / or quantitative respirator test.

Skill

in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in the electrical trade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

Possession

of a valid California driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach, kneel, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. talk, hear, and use hands to finger, grasp, and feel.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job the employee reads, solves problems, uses his verbal & written communication skills, and has frequent customer contact.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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