Home Appliance Repairers :: Job Description

ExistingUsers

User Name:

Password:

Forgot your password?
Click here

NewUsers

FeaturedResources

Home Appliance Repairers

Careers / Home Appliance Repairers

Summary Description


	Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Air-Conditioner Window Unit Installer-Servicer

2.	Appliance Adjuster

3.	Appliance Installer

4.	Appliance Repair Technician

5.	Appliance Repairer

6.	Appliance Service Technician

7.	Appliance Technician

8.	Appliance Worker

9.	Automatic Washer Mechanic

10.	Certified Appliance Service Technician

11.	Cooking Appliance Repair Technician

12.	Customer Service Representative

13.	Electric Appliance Installer

14.	Electric Razor Mechanic

15.	Electric Shaver Mechanic

16.	Electric Stove Installer

17.	Electric Stove Mechanic

18.	Electric Tool Repairer

19.	Electrical Appliance Mechanic

20.	Electrical Appliance Repairer

21.	Electrical Appliance Servicer

22.	Electrical Appliance Servicer Apprentice

23.	Electrical Mechanical Technician

24.	Field Service Representative

25.	Gas Appliance Adjuster

26.	Gas Appliance Installer

27.	Gas Appliance Mechanic

28.	Gas Appliance Repairer

29.	Gas Appliance Servicer

30.	Gas Technician

31.	Home Appliance Dryer and Washer Mechanic

32.	Home Appliance Installer

33.	Home Appliance Technician

34.	Home Appliance Washing Machine Mechanic

35.	Home Appliances Mechanic

36.	Household Appliance Installer

37.	Household Appliance Mechanic

38.	Household Appliance Repairer

39.	Household Appliances Service Technician

40.	Household Refrigeration Mechanic

41.	Household Refrigerator Mechanic

42.	Microwave Household Appliances Technician

43.	Range Mechanic

44.	Refrigeration Technician

45.	Refrigerator Repair Technician

46.	Refrigerator Repairman

47.	Repair Technician

48.	Residential Appliance Repair Technician

49.	Room Cooler Installer

50.	Service Manager

51.	Service Technician

52.	Sewing Machine Mechanic

53.	Stove Installer

54.	Stove Mechanic

55.	Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic

56.	Vacuum Cleaner Repair Person

57.	Vacuum Cleaner Repairer

58.	Vacuum Repairer

59.	Washer Repairman

60.	Washing Machine Installer

61.	Washing Machine Repairer

62.	Window Air Conditioner Installer

63.	Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic

Job Tasks

	Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment. Collect payments for good or services.

	Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds. Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

	Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

	Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Reassemble equipment after repair. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances. Maintain repair or maintenance records.

	Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice. Estimate costs for labor or materials. Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.

	Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.

	Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Clean and reinstall parts. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

	Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.

	Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems. Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

	Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools. Level machines or equipment. Connect hoses to equipment or piping.

	Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly. Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers. Train customers in the use of products.

	Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools. Level machines or equipment. Connect hoses to equipment or piping.

	Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing. Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.

	Assemble new or reconditioned appliances. Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

	Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks. Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.

	Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

	Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves. Install home appliances.

	Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments. Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.

	Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame. Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.

	Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas. Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.

	Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools. Cut materials according to specifications or needs. Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.

	Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation. Measure distances or dimensions.

	Hang steel supports from beams or joists to hold hoses, vents, and gas pipes in place. Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

	Disassemble and reinstall existing kitchen cabinets, or assemble and install prefabricated kitchen cabinets and trim in conjunction with appliance installation. Install home appliances.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

<< Previous Page

Next Page >>

Interesting Fact

Before becoming an actor, Harvey Keitel was a shoe salesman and a courtroom stenographer.

Did you know...

The Portfolio Manager allows you to save your favorite careers, colleges and majors for easy access and comparison!