Appliance mechanic job description

INTRODUCTION• The Appliance Mechanic position is located at the United States Army Base at Fort Meade, MD.• The core working hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.• Compensation is $31.67 per hour. • The Appliance Mechanic opportunity is a full-time, non-exempt position; employees are eligible for overtime pay should it be necessary.• This position requires pre-employment criminal background checks, government security clearances, and drug testing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• The Appliance Mechanic installs, services, and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances.• Use hand tools, test equipment, and following wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications.• Connects appliance to the power source and test meters, such as wattmeter, ammeter, or voltmeter, observes readings on meters and graphic recorders, examines appliance during an operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts, and disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical components.• Traces electrical circuits by the following diagram and locates shorts and grounds, use an ohmmeter, calibrates timers' thermostats and adjusts contact points, cleans and washes parts, using a wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease, and dust.• Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers, and faulty wiring, repairs and adjusts appliance motors, reassembles appliances, adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.• Trouble-shoot, service, and maintain commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, ice machines, steamers, cooktops, ovens, and food processing appliances• Troubleshoot HVAC control components to determine design or operations deficiencies; research and order OEM/universal replacement parts; repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring; test electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment; reassemble and test equipment following repairs.• Inspect and test system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications; discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or verify that malfunctions have been corrected; record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences; recommend, develop and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures.• Layout and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagram, using electrician's hand tools; install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, and stokers. • Follow blueprints, study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturer's recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and ensure the proper installation of components.• Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistat, and timers• Generate work orders• Performs related duties as needed or assigned

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS• The incumbent must stand/walk 50% of the work time; sit 50%. They must be able to lift/carry 100 pounds and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. These requirements are necessary for handling chemicals, supplies, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS• High School Diploma and two (2) years' experience trade-specific HVAC-R schooling experience required• Must have four years' experience of HVAC-R and be proficient in electrical schematic reading• Must be familiar with commercial cooking kitchen appliances and refrigeration freezers and refrigeration units• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions in English• Considerable knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and techniques associated with the trade• Must be able to pass the required government background check, criminal background checks, and drug testing
Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

+ High School Diploma and two (2) years' experience trade-specific HVAC-R schooling experience required Must have four years' experience of HVAC-R and be proficient in electrical schematic reading

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, just 15 minutes southwest of Denver, Colorado. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.

We are hiring an Appliance Mechanic for our award-winning community. The Appliance Mechanic will be responsible for the corrective and preventive maintenance of all appliances contained in residential apartments, laundry rooms (to include Health Care), ice machines, and all refrigeration equipment, both residential and commercial.

**Pay Range: Starting at $21.93 but can go up to $32.90/Hour based upon knowledge base and years of experience**
**How you will make an impact:**

+ Perform necessary maintenance of all appliances contained in residential apartments and laundry rooms.

+ Perform necessary maintenance of Health Care laundry equipment

+ Perform necessary maintenance of all ice machines and refrigeration equipment, both residential and commercial

+ Respond to emergency calls for system and equipment failures.

**What we offer:**

+ Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO

+ 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.

+ Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.

+ Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.

+ Discounted meals in our restaurants

+ Gated community with 24/7 security

+ Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices

+ A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

**What you will need:**

+ High School or GED.

+ Must possess 3-5 years of experience in commercial/residential appliance maintenance.

+ Must possess current EPA certification to handle refrigerants.

+ Will be expected to work a reasonable amount of scheduled and "on-call" overtime as necessary.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.