Service Technician II

Service/Repair Technician 2

ITW Food Equipment Group LLC designs and manufactures commercial food equipment for food service and retail customers through its subsidiaries. The company's products include ware washing equipment; cooking equipment, including ovens, ranges, and broilers; refrigeration equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and prep tables; food processing equipment, including slicers, mixers, and scales; and kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems. ITW FEG has the largest service network in this industry to support our global customers, with highly specialized technicians and best-in-class supply chain procedures. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Troy, Ohio. ITW Food Equipment Group LLC is an Illinois Tool Works Inc. subsidiary.

The Service/Repair Technician 2 possesses fundamental knowledge and has demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude with troubleshooting experience. Responsible for providing on-site support to Hobart Service customers that includes but is not limited to: installation and/or service of commercial food equipment. Routine work schedule including on-call, after-hours, holiday, and weekend on-site repair support.

Essential duties and responsibilities for all technician levels include:

• Installs mechanical and electrical commercial food equipment and assists in more advanced installs as needed.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair basic mechanical commercial food equipment for customers on contract and/or on time and material (i.e., T&M) basis.
• Ability to interpret and follow schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sequence of operations for multiple operating modes.
• Completes and documents preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical commercial food equipment.
• Implements and supports standard operating procedures outlined in Hobart Service safety manuals and programs.
• Supports branch and organization financial objectives by providing a quality customer experience.
• Maintains current organization, industry, and equipment knowledge.
• Responsible for assigned company assets including vehicle, tools, and inventory.
• Follows the company's safe driving and other applicable policies.

This position has no direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and 2-4 years of electrical and mechanical experience, or
• High school diploma or GED and 0-2 years of HVACR service experience with an EPA certification, or
• Vocational certificate in HVACR

Desired education/experience:

• Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate is preferred.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial cooking and/or refrigeration equipment is preferred.

Certificates and licenses:

Position/Location dependent. Industry certification is highly desirable.

Job specific knowledge:

• Mechanical aptitude demonstrates mechanical and electrical aptitude to operate and troubleshoot equipment. Skilled in use of various tools and equipment (e.g. basic hand tools, reading and following service manuals, gauges, meters, etc.)
• Customer service - highly professional demeanor with excellent telephone skills and etiquette. Utilizes various interpersonal styles and communication methods to positively assist and influence customers.
• Problem solving - fundamental role in finding ways to address all types of problems by having a good approach to a problem without being ineffective, favoring or causing painful consequences.
• Safety at work - learns to keep the organization safe from different risks by developing a high sense of alertness that detects danger from afar and stops it before it causes risk, danger or injury to themselves, or others.

Competencies:

• Technical and analytical skills
• Quality
• Quantity
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Safety
• Time management and communication skills

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
• Climb up to 10 ft with an A-frame ladder
• Occasional roof access may be necessary through extension ladders or fixed ladders greater than 20 feet
• Extensive walking 3-5 miles / day
• Extensive driving 5-6 hours/day
• Kneel, squat, bend, push/pull
• Move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Operate machinery and/or power tools

Working conditions:

• Office facility and customer facilities (including commercial kitchens of various types of businesses)
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet dirty conditions may occur
• Travel requirement up to 50% of time

Hours of work:

• Normal business hours with occasional/frequent/extended hours as needed
• Flexibility with schedule to meet critical deadlines
• Extended hours may include nights and/or weekends
• Normal scheduled hours cover early mornings, evenings and/or weekends