Beer Draft Technician

The Odom Corporation•Kent, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position repairs and maintains draft lines on kegs and attached taps and learns other aspects of being a fully qualified draft technician. This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager. In addition to general accounts, the Draft Technician is the primary servicer of the Washington State Ferries and the various stadiums and large venues. This position also works events ensuring they run smoothly. Additional duties may be added as reasonably necessary by Odom from time to time.

Requirements

No actual draft tech experience required!
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Interest or experience in the beverage industry a plus.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, proof of insurance (SR-22 is not acceptable), and a reliable means of transportation for getting to and from customer accounts.
Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Certification.
Must have the visual abilities to ensure proper wiring and repair of the draft line.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings.
Willingness to learn and take instruction.

Responsibilities

Discretion and independent judgment on draft service and events when dealing with customers of Odom.
Converses with customers to determine any problems.
Part of customer base is large venues to include stadiums and ferry systems requiring excellent communication and service level.
Repairs draft lines by observing the mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Dismantles taps and devices to gain access to remove defective parts.
Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repairs or replaces defective parts such as taps, washers, hose/lines as necessary. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricates and cleans parts.
Starts devices to test their performance.
Keeps records on each account on any cleaning and repairing that has taken place.
Maintains Jockey Boxes, including cleaning.
Informs supervisor when parts are needed for repairs and other supplies.
Perform job duties in a safe manner; considerate to themselves and to others.
Execute major and small events the company participates in a manner representative to company values and supplier standards.