Service Technician

We seek a Field Service Technician for our Jacksonville, FL region. The Service Technician performs field support activities, which involve start-up, preventive, and corrective maintenance within the assigned territory. The selected candidate will possess the air compressor repair experience, knowledge, and skills to effectively utilize related equipment and proven troubleshooting processes and procedures. The position reports to the Service Manager.

A Blake & Pendleton Service Technician provides maintenance/repair support for its customers. Blake & Pendleton customers operate in various industries, such as manufacturing, utility, forestry, mining, etc. Blake & Pendleton primarily supports Sullair compressed air equipment but also supports many other equipment designs.

Responsibilities/Requirements (include But Not Limited To)

• Must have 2 - 5 years of electrical/mechanical industrial experience
• Knowledge of customer equipment operations, able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to correctly troubleshoot, repair all components and brands of air compressors
• Must be able to properly use multimeters, amp meters, vibration, and infrared meters.
• Must be able to successfully perform the above while meeting the Company and Customer’s safety requirements.
• Read and comprehend P&I drawings, ID/GA drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as oil changes, cleaning, and setting controls.
• Must be able to set up rigging equipment and safely remove and reinstall motors, compressors, and associated components.
• Must be able to safely use all hand tools and power tools such as drill motors, grinders, band saws, etc.
• Must have an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and components.
• Knowledge of different types of piping, such as types of copper, black, aluminum, and galvanized.
• EPA certifications with Freon experience are a plus.
• An excellent driving record and the ability to drive a service van or pickup truck are required.
• Complete paperwork daily
• Provide on-call response during the assigned week

Requirements:

ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Skilled in troubleshooting 120V control circuits.
• Must be able to read and comprehend wiring diagrams.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair single-phase and 3Phase motor control circuits up to 480V, such as full voltage, reduced voltage, and soft starters, as well as 3 phase and single-phase motor troubleshooting.
• Must be able to properly use multimeters, ammeters, and infrared meters.
• Must be able to successfully perform the above while meeting the Company and
• Customer’s safety requirements.

MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Read and comprehend P&I drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair various air compressor control components.
• Must be able to perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, cleaning and setting controls.
• Must be able to set up rigging equipment and safely remove and reinstall motors, compressors, and associated components.
• Must be able to perform motor alignments.
• Must be able to safely use all hand tools and power tools such as drill motors, grinders, band saws, etc.
• Must have an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and components.
• Knowledge of different types of piping, such as types of copper, black, and galvanized.
• Knowledge of threading, sweating, brazing, and welding is a plus.
• Must be able to bend and install control tubing such as 1/4\" and 5/16\" Stainless Steel tubing.

REFRIGERATION:

EPA certifications with Freon experience are a plus.

BENEFITS:

Blake & Pendleton offers a comprehensive benefit package:

• Medical (with option for spending accounts)
• VOL Vision
• VOL Life and Dependent Life
• 401k (with a match)
• VOL GAP (hospital, critical illness, and accident coverages)
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Time

Note:

Wages are competitive and commensurate with skill and experience