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Okaloosa Gas District · 1 day ago

APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Valparaiso, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.94/hr - $22.94/hr

1+ years exp

Okaloosa Gas District is seeking an Appliance Service Technician to maintain and repair natural gas systems. The role involves on-the-job training and responsibilities such as conducting pressure checks, performing emergency response calls, and ensuring customer safety.

EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Maintains the Districts natural gas systems from the riser to the private owners house piping. This would include regulators, meter bars, meters, piping and fittings

Meter Maintenance Procedures: Maintains and repairs meter sets. Completes meter reads, removals, pulls meters and assists with Cut and Caps

After the Meter Procedures: Turns gas service on to new and existing customers. Sets Meters on new and existing homes and businesses. Performs Heat and Gas Inspections for our Senior Citizens and other natural gas customers

Conducts pressure checks to ensure structure piping is free of leaks and set to the correct operating service pressure

Conducts routine checks of all gas appliances before leaving premises to ensure all appliances and piping are operational and safe

Emergency Response Calls: Aides our first responder to inside natural gas leak and carbon monoxide calls. Isolates and/or repairs gas leaks. Inspects carbon monoxide calls and identifies any defective natural gas appliances in the home or structure

Assists in the Servicing and repair of natural gas tank water heaters, to include estimates for replacement

Maintains natural gas tankless water heaters through de-scaling (de-lime) procedures

Trains on natural gas appliance services when time and work load allows in preparation for Service Technician career advancement and further natural gas knowledge

Completes required automated forms to document materials used and completion of work orders

Documents condition tags, door knockers, parts requests, and other misc. forms used in the course of daily duties

Safely and responsibly operates the Districts automotive vehicles. Maintains vehicles used through appropriate operator maintenance and keeps vehicles clean and neat at all times

Maintains control of inventory items obtained from stock or carried on truck

Maintains tools and equipment in a clean and workable condition

Provides assistance to other Okaloosa Gas District Departments as directed by the Service Supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Natural Gas SystemsMeter MaintenanceEmergency ProceduresHVACSafety ProceduresCommunication SkillsTeamworkInterpersonal Skills

Required

High School plus one to three years of experience

Oral and written communication skills; capability to listen and understand instructions and/or details to resolve customer trouble calls

Displayed skills to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, and internal/external customers within a team environment

Ability to safely operate company supplied vehicles and equipment

Knowledge of and performance of relevant safety procedures associated with natural gas and natural gas appliances

Interpersonal skills to deal with various personality types in less than ideal circumstances

Ability to schedule leave time wisely and efficiently. Uses the leave calendar for scheduled doctors appointments and other requested leave including annual and personal leave