Compressed Air Service Technician

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We’re a 100% employee‑owned company seeking an experienced service technician who values quality and the commitment to excellence and service. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Our service technicians play two key roles:

• For the customer, your goal is to execute work orders for service, repair, and installation of air compressors, air‑dryers, and related electrical components as scheduled, providing quality service on time and to our customer's specifications.
• For the team, your goal is to maintain organized, efficient, and quality‑centric work. You will be responsible for documenting, communicating, and verifying needs and information; collaborating with other team members and departments; and coordinating activities to ensure an excellent customer experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and FSA plans to choose from.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company contribution/match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment using various electrical multimeters, gauges, and hand & power tools to diagnose problems and determine proper operation and maintenance of equipment, including reviewing corrective procedures. Inform customers of problems and receive repair approval.
• Disassemble and repair air compressors, dryers, and related components by replacing worn or damaged parts, and test run equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings, etc. for troubleshooting and equipment assembly.
• Measure clearances, tolerances, and dimension of parts with micrometers and calipers to ensure critical components are assembled to specifications.
• Prepare repair quotes, indicating costs of parts and labor needed to repair equipment.
• Layout and install new or specialized equipment on site, including verifying operating voltage, rigging and installing equipment, fabricating necessary structures, and securing equipment.
• Discuss proper installation and operation of new equipment with customers, and perform necessary start‑up checks to ensure operating requirements are met.
• Discuss warranty terms & procedures with customer.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce breakdowns.
• Control, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste, such as solvents, oils, and Freons in accordance with E.P.A. guidelines & regulations.
• Cut, thread, and assemble steel pipe and fittings for air system fabrication.
• Use welding equipment and cutting torches to fabricate metal as needed.
• Complete service call report documents, identifying problems, noting repairs made & parts used, and giving appropriate customer recommendations, submitting to department coordinator for processing and billing.
• Maintain adequate and accurate product inventory in service van.
• Ensure routine van maintenance is performed on company vehicle as scheduled or required.
• Ensure customers, manager, and JHF salesperson are informed and briefed on each service call performed.
• Other ad hoc duties as needed.

• Relevant associate degree (or equivalent experience) from a college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 3‑years related experience to gain sufficient knowledge to perform the duties of the position.
• Have appropriate refrigeration certifications, in addition to skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair refrigerated air‑dryers (including removal and reinstall of Freon compressors).
• Ability to interpret instructions (written/ verbal) and work orders, with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work while meeting productivity standards.
• Strong organization, communication (clear/ concise/ solution focused), and collaboration skills are required to be successful.
• The ability to build and maintain great working relationships with other team members.
• The ability to problem‑solve and work through challenges, be adaptable through fluid situations.
• Have basic computer skills, for both checking parts for jobs and diagnosing/repairing equipment in the field.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time