Beverage Technician

Beverage Technician

Location: Ballwin, MO, 63011

Primary Purpose of Job

As a Beverage Technician, your primary responsibility is providing equipment installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance to all beverage equipment found at Midwest Petroleum's retail locations. Most locations have fountain soda machines, but can also include coffee, cappuccino, tea, ice dispensing, and water filtration equipment. All Beverage Technicians take part in the 24/7 on-call shift rotations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install and service new or existing equipment as needed.
• Travel between stores and provide routine scheduled maintenance and unscheduled breakdown repairs.
• Provide scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and test any issues found in fountain soda machines, coffee, cappuccino, tea, ice dispensing, CO2 tanks, and water filtration equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals, work orders, schematics, and other equipment documentation.
• Comply with state and federal regulations.
• Document all repairs made by producing detailed service reports.
• Make appropriate recommendations and brief on repairs, diagnostics, and equipment specifications.
• Maintain inventory of all maintenance supplies and ensure they are safe and in good working condition.
• Follow company procedures and protocols.
• Handle any other work assigned at the supervisor's discretion.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years experience as a Beverage Technician or in related fields
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving history

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the essential functions and qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following skills:

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime and unanticipated changes in work pace; works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems in early stages; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves established goals.
• Concentration: Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing situations.

Physical Requirements

This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage equipment, coolers, and other site-specific equipment/factors. You may also encounter exposure to hazardous materials and loud noises. The job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to frequently lift, push, or pull weights ranging from 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work at different Midwest Petroleum stations is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.