About The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary: Reporting to the Service and Training Manager, the Service Technician will be responsible for field service and valve repair. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the current workload, service activities include: instrumentation startup, configuration and documentation, calibration, troubleshooting, installation review, and problem-solving solutions or systems. Valve repair activities include evaluation and repair of automated and control valves, assembling new automated and control valves, and traveling to customer locations to provide service in the field. Formal technical training from our manufacturers will be a part of the required activities, which will certify your ability to competently work on instrumentation and other equipment.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Service Technician position may consist of some or all, and are not limited to, the following:
Competencies you possess:
What you'll need:
Work Experience: Entry Level
Education: High School diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use Excel, Word and web-based software applications; basic math skills
Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and customers; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Ability to see/sit/talk and hear
Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
Ability to stand, walk, and crawl
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center/manufacturing facility.
Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Travel: Must be able to travel 60-80% of the time, up to 40% overnight travel
After-Hours Work: This position requires participation in after-hours service calls to support customer needs outside of regular business hours
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.