Appliance Technician

Description: Wicehtowak Frontec Services is seeking a Commercial Appliance Repair Technician to join our Maintenance Team in Jansen, SK. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing the commercial kitchen and lodge appliances.

Where We Work and Live:
The Jansen discovery Lodge is a workforce housing facility in support of the potash mine. The camp is located 155 kilometers east of Saskatoon, SK. Our positions work 14 days on, 14 days off rotation. Accommodation and meals during your work rotations are provided by the company.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily site inspections and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on major electrical or gas appliances, including commercial dishwashing equipment, stoves, refrigerators, steam kettles, mixers, hotboxes, combi ovens, coffee machines, and walk-in cooler/freezers, following O&M manuals and job plans.
• Repair or replace components and subcomponents using hand tools, battery-operated tools, soldering, and brazing equipment.
• Consult with customers/users or refer to work orders to determine the nature of appliance malfunctions. Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans, and other components using test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage, pressure, temperature, flue gases, and flow rates.
• Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals for servicing, maintaining, disassembling, and assembling appliances using hand tools, shop equipment, and specialized diagnostic and programming equipment.
• Provide reports to the Maintenance Supervisor noting any problems found, either verbally or in writing, in the respective area of the CMMS (SAP).
• Ensure all operations comply with customer regulations, corporate policies, federal and provincial health and safety legislations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Certified Appliance Technician
• Red Seal certification preferred
• Certified training courses from major appliance manufacturers are an asset
• 3-5 years of experience as an appliance technician
• General Gas Fitter License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Ability to build and work in a team environment, with a strong commitment to personal and team safety
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
• Extensive experience in customer/client/user management in a 24/7 operation with a strong customer focus
• Ability to work safely with a wide variety of hand and power tools and materials
• Basic PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook
• Professional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to effectively solve problems with minimal to no supervision

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, drug and alcohol test, and fit for work medical assessment. 

Our company recognizes the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the HR/Recruitment department at [email protected]. Our team will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account any individual accessibility needs. 

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