Title: Appliance Technician Summer Student
Location: North ReStore
Status: Temporary Summer Position (40 hours per week)
Reports To: Director, ReStore Operations
To be eligible for this Summer Student position, you must:
- be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the position
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job and
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Company Profile:
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are home and building supply outlets that accept and resell new and gently used building materials. Habitat ReStores are socially conscious, as funds generated are used to fund local Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta homebuilding projects. They are also environmentally conscious, as much of what is sold is new, gently used or customer returns that would otherwise end up in the landfill. With three retail outlets – two in Calgary and one in Medicine Hat – and an online store, Habitat ReStores are a large social enterprise. They contribute to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta and diverted several tons of products from local landfills. Learn more at habitatsouthernab.ca/restore.
Purpose:
The daily functions of this department include timely turnaround on appliance repair, cost analysis on and purchasing of parts, thorough testing, pricing of appliances and oversight and training of apprentices. This role is to be an ambassador for the organization and must represent Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in a professional manner.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair an assortment of household and commercial appliances.
- Maintain appliances by disassembling, cleaning internal parts, replacing faulty or warn parts, reassembling and testing.
- Communicate with the Service Manager or Journeyman for the purpose of estimates.
- Recognize the critical role for volunteers in the Department’s operation and takes positive steps to develop and nurture these relationships.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
- Capacity to solve problems and leverage resources in a dynamic environment.
- Competent organization and prioritization capability in a fast and unpredictable environment.
- Experience with computer applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Either completed or currently enrolled in the Alberta Service Technician Apprenticeship program and attending school as required to ensure continual progression through the apprenticeship program.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to spend most of the day standing or moving about store.
- Operate basic warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies.
- Must be able to pass a physical assessment.
Please apply to: [email protected]
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for your interest in this position. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations?
- Are you between 15 and 30 years of age?
Work Location: In person
