Appliance Servicers and Repairers
(NOC 7332)
in All Trades and TransportationAppliance servicers and repairers service and repair household and commercial appliances. They work for repair shops, appliance service companies, and repair departments of retail and wholesale businesses, or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Size of the occupation in Nova Scotia: small with infrequent job opportunities.
Demand: Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Work hours: full-time, usually.
Hourly Pay
$17.00
Minimum$20.50
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$36,342
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$24.00
Median$37.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair household and commercial appliances. They work for repair shops, appliance service companies, and repair departments of retail and wholesale businesses, or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Small electrical appliance servicers and repairers:
- Repair small electrical appliances like lawn and garden equipment and power tools.
- Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction.
- Observe operation of appliance and complete voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment.
- Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment.
- Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
Major appliance repairers/technicians:
- Repair major electrical or gas appliances like domestic and commercial dishwashing equipment, stoves, laundry equipment and refrigerators in customer's home, in customer's place of business or in repair shop.
- Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction.
- Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components using test equipment like meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage, pressure, temperature, flue gases and flow rates.
- Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals and take apart appliance using hand tools.
- Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming machinery to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances.
- Replace components and subcomponents and reassemble appliance using hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment.
- Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
- May plan service routes.
Sample job titles
- appliance service technician
- dishwasher repairer
- electrical appliance repairer
- electrical appliance technician
- gas appliance servicer
- refrigerator servicer
- stove repairer
- vacuum cleaner repairer
- washing machine servicer
Skills
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity
- Good eyesight and colour vision
- Attention to detail
- A neat appearance
- Customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
- Physical strength and stamina
Job requirements
- Small appliance repairers usually require some specialized college or high school courses or several months of on-the-job training.
- Major appliance repairers/technicians need some high school education and completion of a college program in appliance repair.
- Trade Qualifier option, 8,100 hours, and other criteria.
- Certification for appliance service technicians is voluntary in Nova Scotia.
- Write and score a minimum of 70% on the Red Seal exam for appliance service technicians.
- Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) allows for interprovincial mobility.
- A provincial gas fitter licence may be required for gas appliance service technicians.
Other considerations
- Technicians may be supplied with service vehicles. The work environment may vary considerably because most of the work is in customers’ homes.
- Appliance service technicians typically work a 40-hour week, but overtime is a possibility for emergency work or at busy times of the year. Some work evenings and weekends. Hours can vary considerably for those who are self-employed.
- Physical considerations of the work include bending, kneeling, and moving large appliances.
- Risks include physical injury due to electrical shocks, cuts, burns, and muscle strain.
- Appliance service technicians may specialize in certain types or brands of appliances.
- Appliance service technicians may consult and coordinate with other tradespeople like refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, electricians, gas fitters, and plumbers.
- With experience, appliance service technicians may move into technical training, sales, or supervisory positions. They may also work in their own appliance service business.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$51,247 median annual incomeSouthern
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Other services (except public administration)
Construction
Retail trade
Public administration
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
65+
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
Trade Certification
$36,328 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$44,782 median annual incomeHigh school
N/ALess than high school
N/AMaster
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
Appliance Installation and Repair Technician
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, and service major gas, electric, and consumer appliances such as stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, dryers, water heaters, washers, dishwashers, and commercial units such as ice makers and coffee makers.
Institutions providing this program
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
Regulations
Certificate of Qualification (Voluntary): This is a designated trade in Nova Scotia. Employers may require certification, but a certificate is not needed to legally work in this trade.
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