Opportunity/Summary
Pacific Fireplaces is Victoria’s premier fireplace & heat pump company and has been serving greater Victoria’s needs for over 25 years. We specialize in Ductless heat pumps and fireplaces of all types including Natural Gas, Propane, Electric, Wood, and Pellet.
Pacific Fireplaces is looking for a knowledgeable and meticulous fireplace & heat pump service technician who is still willing to learn. Candidate will be familiar and comfortable with the concepts of combustion, gas supply, venting, and electronic controls.
Position may expand to service other appliance types depending on specific candidates expertise.
Key Responsibilities and Functions may include but are not limited to the following:
Service & repairs on a large variety of gas fireplaces (IPI & Standing Pilot)
Strong emphasis on client safety and strict adherence to gas code compliance
Learning the ins and outs of how to use, install, diagnose, and repair fireplaces of various brands and fuel types
Installations & ability to do a final / first fire on other technician’s installation jobs.
Willing and eager to learn a large variety of fireplace & heating products, theory, and practical knowledge
Respectable appearance & great attitude appropriate for being inside customers’ homes
Ability to work independently, which most service work is, and lead an apprentice.
Good working knowledge of computers & iphone
Technical proclivity – ability & willingness to learn new control & valve systems and understand the proper diagnostic techniques and processes for troubleshooting.
Heavy lifting
Use of field service software via iphone to document all service, repairs & parts ordering & bill client
Ability to look up appliances and correctly interpret manuals on appliances new to the technician while in field
Ability to clearly communicate potentially sensitive topics such as safety concerns with client directly
Skills and Qualifications:
"A", "B", or "C" gas ticket or Gas Service technician qualification
Minimum grade 12 education
Preferred: Minimum 2 years experience servicing gas appliances
Valid Driver's license in good standing
Assets:
Gas Fireplace Experience
Experience with Heat Pump Installation / Service
Electrical / electronics experience
Carpentry experience
Job Type: Journeyman – Service Technician
Hours: 25-50 hours per week, seasonal
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $32.00-$40.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $36.00-$46.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
