Field Technician - DR
Franklin Energy
- Los Angeles, CA
- $43,900-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform all required duties as directed to install, inspect, modify, remove and/or service DLC devices
- Exhibit basic HVAC technical aptitude and understanding
- Perform work requiring electrical/electronic usage and mechanical theories and principles
- Navigate and understand basic operating components of air conditioning systems
- Provide a professional appearance appropriate for a representative of our organization and the client
- Ensure the meeting of customer specifications and company quality standards
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Work in a team atmosphere to collaborate and continuously improve operations year after year
- Occasional weekend travel to a job site to accommodate a customer's need may be required
- Participate in the On-Call Rotation system for after-hours service calls
- Conduct inventory counts and submit inventory reports as requested by management.
- Assure the cleanliness and organization of Franklin Energy warehouse locations and fleet vehicle parking areas by regularly assisting with the cleaning and organization of those areas - this includes proper storage of product and recycling materials, if applicable.
- Assure assigned fleet vehicles have all safety products located within and attached to the vehicle, and that the vehicles are kept clean and orderly.
- Perform routine vehicle safety inspections and submit inspection and maintenance reports to management upon request.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- One to three years of experience preferably in basic wiring, lighting, HVAC, troubleshooting and/or other technologies installed in commercial/residential applications.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude required
- Basic construction knowledge
- Basic knowledge of building science/energy auditing
- Experience in installing technologies, manual labor and using tools - Preferred
- Background in one or more of the following: - Preferred
- Building science and design
- Building envelope
- Weatherization or related fields
- Building maintenance
- Home inspection
- HVAC, lighting, controls or renewable energy
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Experienced mapping and route navigation skills
- Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/databases
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients and employees
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
- Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios
- Reliable Transportation
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to travel at least 95% of the time, including occasional overnight travel
- Exposure to environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold
- Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
- Physical demands: carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing
- Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity; typically, job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Noise Level is typically moderate
- Employee could be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles and risk of potential shock