PARTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary function of the Equipment Technician is to repair and recondition equipment used internally by the company.  Similarly, the Equipment Technician will perform revenue generating equipment repairs for outside customers.  Additional duties will include ordering parts and maintaining inventory, accepting deliveries, and facilitating shipments.  Duties will also include maintaining the Tech Room and the Warehouse in a neat and orderly condition.  Because this is a new and expanded shop, the Equipment Technician will also play a part in set-up, the procurement of additional tools, and the overall design of a first class service operation.  The position will require the use of a personal motor vehicle to pick-up and deliver small items (such as tools or parts) and to perform service calls.  (The use of a personal motor vehicle will be reimbursed at a pre-established per-mile rate.)   The Equipment Technician will have the opportunity to give equipment demonstrations to potential buyers. The Service Technician will also be given related assignments too numerous to mention or impossible to anticipate at this time.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that crews working for the company always have equipment in good working condition.  Equipment utilized by company employees must always be working effectively, efficiently, and safely.   Like most mechanical devices, equipment utilized in this industry requires routine maintenance, the replacement of parts, and sometimes complete reconditioning.  Outside customers of the company will require these services as well and the repair center gives the company another revenue generating business segment.

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE REPAIRED

Although the list below is not exhaustive of the types of equipment that will require repair and reconditioning, it does cover the majority of items:

• Electric Buffers - (high speed and slow speed);

• Automatic Floor Scrubbers (battery powered);

• Vacuum Cleaners and Wet Vacuums (cord electric);

• Propane Buffers and Scrubbers (powered by small internal combustion engines);

• Electric Chargers for Automatic Floor Scrubbers; and,

• Janitorial equipment, such as mop buckets and carts, that will require wheel lubrication and replacements, cleaning, etc.

REQUIRED SKILL SET

A strong mechanical aptitude is essential for this position.  The job will require the Equipment Technician to repair a broad assortment of equipment used in the building maintenance industry.  Furthermore, within this equipment set, there will be a wide range of manufactures, models, sizes, and machine ages that will essentially make every repair different.  Experience and/or education in repairing similar equipment is certainly a plus.  Attention to detail is an essential trait because repairs must be made correctly and completely the first time.  General organizational skills will be required as well because the Equipment Technician will be required to maintain work flow, inventory, warehouse organization, etc. 

JOB BENEFITS

In addition to working for a company that is financially sound and firmly established in it's industry, there are other factors that job candidates may want to consider.  The broad range of responsibilities will provide the opportunity for personal and professional growth.  Additionally, this position offers a unique freedom as it includes a lot of autonomy and self-direction.  This is a new and expanded shop for the company which has been made possible by moving the showroom, distribution, and primary equipment repair functions to a new and larger facility.  This position will also allow the Equipment Technician to develop and utilize skills in purchasing, inventory control, and customer relations.  It will also involve some profit/loss responsibility and advancement possibilities for a top performer.

COMPENSATION

There is no preset hourly pay rate for this position.  Instead, the following factors will be considered in establishing the pay rate:

• general experience in a mechanical trade;

• specific experience in the industry;

• related training programs that have been successfully completed; and,

• revenue earning ability for the company made possible by the Equipment Technician's ability.

After commencement of the job, a pay increase progression may be established.  In this event, the beginning skill set of the Equipment Technician would be determined and then pay increases would be awarded as the Equipment Technician's skill set improves.  Furthermore, profit sharing in revenue generating repairs may be negotiated after an initial period of dedicated and exemplary service is fulfilled by the Equipment Technician.

THE NEXT STEP

If you feel that you are qualified for this position and would like to be considered for it, an appropriate next step is for you to forward a copy of your resume to the company.  You can deliver it by:

• faxing it to 972-241-8551;

• e-mailing it as an attachment to braxton@braxton-dfw.com;

• mailing it to Post Office Box 59961, Dallas, Texas 75229; or,

• delivering it to the physical address in the Contact Braxton section of this site.

If you do not have a resume available, you can call 972-484-2031 during normal business hours and speak with Karina or Ivon in a short telephone interview.  For applicants who the company considers most qualified, a series of telephone and/or personal interviews may be conducted.

STATEMENT

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.