What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician - Outdoor Power Equipment (Myerstown) position at Ebling's ServicePlus?
Definition of a Hero in this position
- Core Values Champion: Lives with integrity, driven by service, and focused on people, reflecting the core values of our company; Integrity Centered, Service Driven, People Focused.
- Reliable and Punctual: Always on time and ready to contribute, demonstrating commitment through consistent arrival at work.
- Customer Advocate: Acts as a problem solver, analyzing team member needs and challenges to provide effective, innovative, and tailored solutions, and thereby supporting customers.
- Respect and Teamwork: Treats all team members, leaders, and customers with respect, adheres to rules, and promotes collaboration.
- Humility and Positive Communication: Teachable, values others’ ideas, avoids gossip, and always communicates respectfully.
- Professionalism and Skill: Executes duties with competence, focus, and dedication to continuous growth and improvement.
- Organization and Attention to Detail: Maintains an orderly workspace, follows consistent processes, and documents information clearly and thoroughly.
- Productivity and Initiative: Works efficiently, avoids wasting time, proactively seeks additional tasks, addresses issues, and plans for improvement.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and Troubleshoot: Identify issues with small engines, including lawnmowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, and other equipment. Ability to diagnose and repair electronic fuel injection and hydraulic systems.
- Repair and Maintain Commercial Lawn Equipment: Perform repairs, replacements, and routine maintenance on small engines to ensure optimal performance. Types of equipment includes wheel loaders, skid loaders, compact and utility tractors, and walk behind mowers.
- Conduct Inspections: Inspect equipment to determine mechanical problems and perform tests to ensure engines are functioning correctly.
- Customer Service: Communicate with shop manager about the status of repairs, service recommendations, and provide clear estimates for labor and parts.
- Clean and Maintain Equipment: Clean and store tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure longevity and safe operation.
- Adhere to Safety Standards: Follow all safety protocols to prevent accidents, injuries, and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate service records, including parts used, labor hours, and work completed.
- Perform Seasonal Maintenance: Provide specialized services for seasonal maintenance, such as winterization of engines or spring startup checks.
- Assist with Training: Support new employees or trainees in learning proper techniques and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Physical Requirements: Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and perform tasks like bending, climbing, squatting, and kneeling.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Mechanical knowledge and a natural aptitude to learn more.
- Basic Mathematical Skills: Able to perform basic math calculations.
- Computer Skills: Skilled in using dealer management software.
- Attention to Detail: Documenting issues, verifying unit details, and following processes consistently.
- Time Management and Efficiency: Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing based on urgency, and ensuring timely completion.
- Dependability and Accountability: Takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, and ensures deadlines and customer satisfaction are met.
- Customer Service Orientation: Provides friendly, professional customer service, actively listening to and addressing concerns while following proper communication protocols.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Works effectively with team members across departments to ensure seamless and efficient customer service experience.
- Communication Skills: Communicates clearly with colleagues.
- Willingness to Work Overtime: Open to working overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
Benefits:
- Eight Paid Holidays per year.
- Paid vacation policy.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance with an employee contribution.
- Company contribution toward supplemental insurances
- Retirement Savings Plan - Safe Harbor 401k with company match
- Paid phone plan.
Ebling's offers strong wages and full benefits, and we seek to promote a healthy company culture that is cheerful, safe, up-building, and honest. We are looking for applicants that are committed to these same values.