Tool Rental Technician - Kitchener

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Tool Rental Service Technicians are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of equipment in the tool rental department. Providing outstanding service to customers by having available equipment that is reliable and properly maintained is the key responsibility of this position. Service Technicians must have a thorough knowledge of all tools and must effectively manage the tool inventory by maintaining the tools and repairing them as necessary. This position also involves forecasting and ordering parts for repair, using a computer to process transactions, training Tool Rental Associates on how to turn and service tools properly, maintenance duties (e.g., keeping work area clean and organized), and acting as a Sales Associate on the floor.

We're looking for the type of associates who can tap into their inner orange by:

Performing preventive maintenance on tools

Forecasting and maintain an adequate inventory of parts for repair

Using information from manuals, vendors, etc. to help diagnose problems and restore equipment

Cleaning, inspecting, and preparing tools for rental to 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

Helping customers by providing information and answering questions

Ensuring rental equipment is properly displayed, signed, and maintained

Troubleshooting and maintenance of all equipment

Demonstrating working knowledge and/or hands-on experience with all products in department

Must operate cash register and follow all related procedures

Maintaining a high level of knowledge of all tools including how to maintain, repair, order parts, proper usage, etc.

Analyzing information to recognize potential problems, identifying causes of equipment problems (loose parts, misuse by customers, etc.) and proposing solutions

Providing outstanding customer service

Safety expectations for this role are outlined under The Home Depot Canada Environmental Health & Safety Management system element under "Worker"

The kind of orange we’re looking for will possess:

Minimum time in position and performance management code requirements of V2 (or P3 in previous system)

Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Excellent communication skills and customer service skills

Knowledge of all policies, procedures and duties related to customer service

Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills

Knowledge of tools including how to maintain, repair, order parts, proper usage, etc.

The pay range for this position is between $21.70 - $23.70

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.