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Appliance Service Technician

Employer

Appliance Tech Y2K Inc.

Date Posted

April 15, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $15.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 20 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Temporary Part Time Leading to Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date May 15, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Appliance Tech Y2K Inc.

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • On-site customer service
  • Various locations

Tasks

  • Conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
  • Prepare written estimates of repair costs
  • Plan service routes
  • Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts
  • Diagnose faults, using testing devices
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Repair electrical appliances and components
  • Replace faulty components
  • Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
  • Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Appliance Repair Trade Certification
  • Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
  • HVAC Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Air conditioning system
  • Large household appliances
  • Small appliances

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

Experience an asset

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Appliance Service Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Small Appliance Servicers and Repairers
OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating electrical test equipment to conduct voltage, resistance and other tests, and in operating soldering equipment and hand tools to replace and repair parts

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to prepare reports of work done

innovative

Interest in speaking with customers to establish nature of appliance malfunction and to provide cost estimates for repairs

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Major Appliance Repairers/Technicians
OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage and pressure, and to operate hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment

METHODICAL

Interest in speaking to customers during service calls to establish nature of appliance malfunction; and in planning service routes and preparing written accounts of work performed

INNOVATIVE

Interest in compiling information to diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Learn More

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