Apprentice Commercial HVAC Refrigeration & Cooking Equipment Technician

Unlimited Service Group•South San Francisco, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

P&D Appliance Commercial Parts and Service is hiring an apprentice technician in South San Francisco, California. Technicians troubleshoot, diagnose, install, and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration, HVAC, and warewashing equipment at customer locations. They also perform preventive maintenance inspections and respond to emergency service calls involving equipment such as ovens, fryers, steamers, warmers, dishwashing equipment, walk-ins, and ice machines. The role involves providing professional customer service, completing service calls promptly, identifying solutions and additional opportunities for customers, and communicating with customers and internal teams. Technicians maintain a service vehicle, order parts, complete paperwork, attend training, and participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. The stated hourly rate is $20–$25, with overtime pay. P&D Appliance has served restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other customers throughout the Bay Area and Northern California since 1946. The company describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Previous experience servicing cooking, refrigeration, or HVAC equipment, or related military experience.
EPA Universal license.
Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills.
Extremely strong customer communication skills.
Dedication to working hard, punctuality, and staying organized.
Maintain a good personal appearance.
Pass a drug screen and background check.
Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration, HVAC, and warewashing equipment.
Treat customers and employees with respect, courtesy, and professionalism.
Provide excellent customer service by meeting customer expectations on every service call.
Complete service calls in a timely manner.
Provide solutions to equipment problems and promote company programs to help increase the customer base.
Communicate effectively with customers, the manager, dispatcher, and sales team.
Participate in a rotation of after-hours and weekend on-call scheduling.
Identify new customers and additional opportunities within existing accounts.
Maintain the service vehicle.
Order parts and complete required paperwork.
Attend training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.