Field Service Technician - Mississauga, Canada - Nilfisk

Description

Performs a variety of routine support activities in the field service function. Responsible for providing troubleshooting and repairing of technical / mechanical equipment failures in the field. Assess and responds to situations using standard procedures in isolation and fixing problem equipment. Reports design, reliability, and maintenance problems through field service management software.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshooting and repair of commercial and industrial floor cleaning equipment either in the branch shop or on location at a customer site.
• Completion of all required reporting of service work performed, time sheets, and other reports as set forth by the Branch Supervisor.
• Ensure all training and certifications required for position are maintained in an up to date and timely fashion.
• Ensuring spare parts stock level in van is kept at specified levels.

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school; 5 years relevant experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years prior experience in similar or related field.

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated levels of product knowledge, preferably obtained through handson experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system trouble shooting skills. Must possess a demonstrated understanding of internal combustion engines. Must have the ability to read, understand, and follow electrical and hydraulic schematics. Must have the ability to use a variety of basic electrical testing / diagnostic equipment, and have a thorough understanding of AC and DC electrical theory.
• Certificates / Licenses / Registrations:
• Valid Drivers License
• DOT Certification

COMPUTER SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write and speak English and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; to stand, walk and sit; and to talk and hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level is generally moderate.

These environmental conditions may be encountered during such activities as working with operational equipment.

• A global market leader_

Nilfisk

) is a global company with headquarters in Denmark. We have sales companies in 45 countries and with an additional strong distributor network, we market and sell our products in more than 100 countries worldwide. We are one of the world's leading providers of professional cleaning equipment and services, with 5,600 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 1.059m Nilfisk is listed as a large cap company on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

Be part of our journey:

Nilfisk is on a strategic journey from a product-oriented manufacturing company to a customer-driven sales organization, where investments in new technologies and the intelligent use of data will enable us to better meet our customers' demands.

We are looking for employees, who are motivated by change, and who want to be part of this journey.

Let's create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of