Service Tech Apprentice – W. Columbia

Job Summary (Purpose):

Work under a coordinated training program in the Service Department under the supervision of a qualified Service Technician in the installation of Propane related products including setting tanks, installing propane appliances, maintenance of PPF&I and customer equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Requires mechanical ability and aptitude for the installation and testing of equipment and appliances to include piping, light electrical and plumbing, testing.    
• Ability to follow installation instructions and report to a qualified Service Technician.
• Demonstrates high level of Safety Awareness and consistently promotes Safety preventative strategies by promoting a cultivated safety environment.
• Demonstrates an aptitude of understanding the use of propane equipment in many different applications.
• Competent in systems and record keeping abilities – both systematically and manually
• Obtains an analytical mind set with proficient mathematical skills
• Dependable and reliable. 
• Ability to professionally communicate with Supervisor and Customers.
• Analyze data from testing instrumentation.
• Protect company resources by safeguarding and making recommendations for efficiency

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install Propane equipment and appliances under the guidance of a qualified Service Technician.
• Evaluate internal documentation such as work orders, identifying parts needed on work order and administratively close work orders.
• Ability to use various tools in the installation and testing of equipment.
• Consistently report to Supervisor on progress on service assignments.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Responsible For and Professionally Manages all hourly inventory control coordinators/warehouse teammates when applicable.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibited aptitude by participation in a related technical education program. Proven experience in inventory management, procurement, and leadership

• Proficient knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing basics.
• Reliable, Trustworthy, Analytical mindset with strong math skills
• Organizational and planning skills as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Working conditions:

• Must be able to work as needed in customer location and warehouse environments as well as indoors and outdoors at various times.
• Consistent communications with Service Tech Supervisor.
• Must be able to Lift up to 70lbs, stand for long periods of time, and handle multiple tasks accordingly.

Disclaimer & Approvals

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.