What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Equipment Technician position at Fitness Machine Technicians of NYC/NJ Metro?
Benefits/Perks
- Work attire paid for by the company
- Paid training
- Potential performance-based compensation opportunities
- Climate-controlled work environment
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Year-round work
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid overtime
Company Overview
Fitness Machine Technicians is a leader in residential and commercial exercise equipment service. We are the only national franchise exercise equipment repair brand in the US, providing us with a distinct competitive advantage over other repair companies.
We are committed to delivering the most reliable service/repair and preventive maintenance services. Prompt customer service and constant customer communication is the key to our success. We strive for professional, friendly, and accurate service at all times.
Job Summary
Fitness Machine Technicians is looking for a technician to perform both repair and preventive maintenance services for residential and commercial customers. If you are a go-getter this is the job for you! Must be awesome at customer service and quality control.
Responsibilities
- Follow prescribed schedule and travel to customer locations, communicating status with customers and management.
- Research and maintain familiarity with customer equipment to be serviced as needed, utilizing all available resources, including manufacturer training, documentation, technical support, consultation with team members, and other sources
- Identify and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area at customer site
- Utilize standard hand tools, as well as any applicable specialized industry tools, researching their proper usage when needed
- Assemble and disassemble equipment per manufacturer instructions and customer specifications
- Identify and diagnose reported and unreported issues with equipment, identify parts or repair services needed, and make recommendations to remediate and restore full functionality
- Clearly document and communicate findings with customers and management, both verbally and through the use of service management software
- Interact with customers in a professional manner to help maintain great client relations and explain repairs and equipment failures
- Accept customer payments and securely deposit when needed
- Drive from job to job in a branded vehicle. Maintain consistent cleanliness and organization of vehicle, manage inventory of tools, parts, and supplies to facilitate operational efficiency at all times
- Occasionally lift heavy equipment
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- One year of mechanical/electrical aptitude and experience working with hand tools required (or completion of trade school)
- Comprehension and articulation of technical and mechanical documents and concepts
- Experience repairing fitness equipment is a plus but not necessary, additional training is provided as needed
- Positive attitude, professional appearance, and ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and colleagues
- Ability to manipulate or lift awkward or heavy equipment up to 100 pounds
- Ability to use a phone/tablet for scheduling and job reports
- Daily local travel required
- Valid Driver's License
- A self-starter with problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and plan, organize, and manage a variety of tasks
- High School diploma or equivalent, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary : $18 - $30