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Field Service Technician

Savaria13 days ago
Edmonton, AB
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical and dental benefits

About the role

About Savaria - Patient Care
Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of this position is to provide preventative maintenance, repair services and spa tub installations at customer locations. The services performed on ceiling lifts, floor lifts, medical beds and accessories are in accordance with established procedures and methods using appropriate tools, test equipment, and replacement parts.

Work Location:

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide superior service to customers in accordance with Handicare’s terms and conditions
  • Move spa tubs using manual assisted lifting techniques and perform complete electrical and plumbing installation at client locations
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and Handicare’s employees
  • Accurately identifies customer expectations and needs, while recommending products and services based on observed customer needs
  • Participate in all training programs and demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and concepts obtained from these training programs
  • Prepare and submit accurate reports on time
  • Maintain expenses and required inventory within Handicare’s guidelines
  • Comply with all Handicare, customer and government Health and Safety regulations
  • Responsible for regular maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle
  • Accountable for maintaining vehicle inventory, tool inventory, and good condition of tools provided
  • Occasionally assist with training new hires via job shadowing and demonstration of tasks
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

  • High school diploma

Experience

  • 2-4 years of experience or training in a technical support role or technical repair role in the biomedical device field or equivalent field is an asset
  • Previous experience in the health care industry is an asset

Key Skills

  • Responds promptly to customer needs, meets commitments and solicits customer feedback to improve service
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively while addressing positive or negative situations and questions.
  • Promotes a harassment-free environment by treating people with respect and upholding organizational values
  • Follows and observes both organizational and safety policies and procedures
  • Takes independent actions and calculated risks, exhibiting sound and accurate judgement
  • Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
  • Conserves organizational resources
  • Use equipment and materials properly

Why Work with Us?

  • Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
  • Competitive compensation
  • Competitive salary with medical and dental benefits.
  • Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
  • Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
  • Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are to not be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.

AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process):
Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow.

Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.

Hiring steps

  1. Pre-screening with HR

  2. Virtual Interview with hiring manager/ Interview panels

  3. In-person Interview and facility tour

  4. Background check and offer

About Savaria

Manufacturing
1001-5000

Savaria (TSX:SIS) is a global leader in accessibility. We design and build home elevators, commercial and home accessibility lifts, and stairlifts. Our patient care segment offers medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings for institutional settings and homecare. Savaria employs over 2400 people around the world with 15 manufacturing/distribution facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.