Airline Vending Services is seeking to hire an experienced Vending Machine Technician to service locations in JFK and LaGuardia airports areas. We are a growing leader in the airport vending machine sector and looking to welcome an individual with a high level of customer service and quality work ethic to join our winning team. **Each shift will depart and end at our Whitestone-Queens, NY location**Scope of Work: The successful candidate will be responsible for parts replacement, inventory records, general maintenance and refurbishment of our vending machines. Utilize a company vehicle (van) to deliver and fill vending machines to multiple locations daily- along a designated route. Job Responsibilities:
- Loading, unloading, transporting, and stocking vending machines with food or beverages
- Collaborate with customers to answer questions and satisfy the placement and stocking needs of the vending machines
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with machines by analyzing the problem, running tests, and repairing equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure our vending machines are functioning at optimum levels by performing short-term repairs and long-term improvements
- Repair and replace worn or broken parts and reassemble
- Ordering repair parts, connect electrical wires, replace refrigeration units, replace circuit boards and e-proms
- Install credit card readers
- Maintain a clean, well-organized service van
- Maintain accurate records
- Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products and services, competitor activities, and other research
- Perform other duties as needed in support of business inclusive of loading and unloading delivery vans as a warehouse helper
Requirements
- Experience in vending machine maintenance
- Must have a valid US driver's License with at least 3 years of driving experience- approvals and final decision is subjected to our automobile insurance carrier's criteria
- Technical school or community college training in electronics preferred
- Able to perform basic calculations and mathematical figures
- Understand the functionality of a variety of different vending machines
- Strong problem identification skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Provide own tools or equipment for vending machine maintenance - preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking for prolong periods (frequent travel is required, often up to several hours of driving per day)
- The strength to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour (Based on experience) Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm - with some weekends, as needed