Technician
Repair, install and modify systems and equipment.
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- What's it like to be a Technician?
- How to become a Technician
- Latest Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Technicians
- Technician role reviews
What's it like to be a Technician?
Technicians ensure that facilities and equipment are functioning properly. They can install and repair electrical wirings, and perform plumbing and carpentry work. Technicians typically work alongside contractors, builders and architects. They diagnose problems within buildings, then troubleshoot or replace faulty equipment. Technicians can work on appliances, computers and other household equipment.
Tasks and duties
- Checking and repairing electrical systems.
- Troubleshooting equipment and devices to test their efficiency and safety.
- Reading and reviewing architectural plans and repair manuals.
- Performing routine maintenance and fixing structural damages.
- Implementing preventive measures in facilities to reduce the risks of future problems.
- Liaising with suppliers and clients.
- Estimating budgets before starting a project.
How to become a Technician
While not essential, a relevant qualification can improve your prospects of becoming a Technician.
- Take the Technical Vocational track during senior high school. Under the Technical Vocational track, you can choose the Industrial Arts strand where you will learn carpentry, electrical installation, plumbing and automotive servicing.
- After completing your secondary school certificate, you could consider undertaking a college education. While not necessary, it will help boost your employment prospects. This could be a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering.
- Undertake an internship program to apply your skills under a mentor. This will provide you with the necessary practical skills and experience to succeed in the role.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Technician employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Troubleshooting
Installation
Preventive Maintenance
Drivers Licence
Refrigeration
Schematic Drawings
Electrical Power Systems
Hardware
Technical Aptitude
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Willingness to Learn
Thoroughness
Record Keeping
Autonomy
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
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Latest Technician reviews
Jun 2023
As a technician, i meet a lot of different people , there attituds and different cases of the patient. As a technician i must perform well and love my job to help people who is sick or needed a medical attention.
Reviewer's QualificationNational Certificate II in Caregiver
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsTo talk about the cases of the patient that i encounter everyday
The challengesWhen i encounter the grumpy ang clever patient
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Jun 2023
Nice and trilling
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsI learn every and I teach it to my other co employee
The challengesI like it so much because it's really my passion I study for it and applying it to my work
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