appliance service technician apprentice
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work setting:
On-site customer service. Various locations.
Tasks:
- Prepare written estimates of repair costs.
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements .
- Plan service routes.
- Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts.
- Diagnose faults, using testing devices.
- 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.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Large household appliances.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability:
- Initiative.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Punctuality.
- Hardworking.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.