TOOL RENTAL TECHNICIAN- Beaverton, OR - Full-time / Part-time

Position Purpose:

Provide outstanding service to ensure efficient day-to-day operation and maintenance of equipment in the Tool Rental department, making sure that available equipment is reliable and properly maintained.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Performing preventive maintenance on tools. Diagnosing problems with tools and making necessary repairs.
• Keeping work area clean and organized

• Forecasting and maintaining an adequate inventory of parts for repair. Using information from manuals, vendors, etc., to help diagnose problems and restore equipment

• Returning returned tools by cleaning, inspecting, and preparing tools for rental by other customers

• Ensuring tools are repaired and available for rental in a timely manner while keeping costs to a minimum

• Processing tool rental transactions (logging repairs and work orders, generating contracts, taking deposits, turning contracts into invoices upon equipment return, etc.)

• Training Tool Rental Sales Associates on turning, operation, and minor repair of new and existing tools

• Acting as Sales Associate on the floor

Nature and Scope:

• Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surface

• The warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy

• Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes

• Floors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditions

• May have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edges

• Passing forklifts emit gas fumes

• Tools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials

Environmental Job Requirements:

Environment:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable

Travel:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and overtime if needed

• At least one year relevant experience (e.g. tool rental, hardware, paint, floor, wall, construction)

• Successfully complete any required training or orientation courses

Education Required:

Minimal or no educational requirement for this job

Physical Requirements:

Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds)

Preferred Qualifications               

Mechanical aptitude/skills/knowledge

Computer Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Small machine repair experience