Beverage Equipment Service Tech

JUMP START STORES INC•Park City, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Jump Start Stores is seeking a dependable, mechanically skilled Beverage Equipment Service Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair beverage equipment at convenience store locations. The role supports fountain drink machines, coffee and hot beverage equipment, frozen beverage machines, ice makers, water filtration systems, and related equipment, helping ensure safe and efficient operation. The technician works independently in a fast-paced retail environment, responds to service calls, keeps accurate service records, organizes tools and replacement parts, and communicates equipment status and repair recommendations to store and company leadership. The position is based in Wichita, Kansas, and is field-based. The regular schedule is 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with additional hours and designated on-call availability potentially required. Service calls may occur after the scheduled workday and as late as 10:00 PM; schedules may occasionally be adjusted for service needs, emergencies, equipment failures, or business demands. Additional hours and on-call scheduling are managed under company policy and applicable wage-and-hour requirements. The job involves physical activity and working around water, electrical equipment, CO2 systems, refrigeration equipment, and food-service areas, both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Jump Start Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and job-related factors, and employment is at will where permitted by law.

Requirements

Previous experience repairing beverage, restaurant, food-service, refrigeration, appliance, HVAC, plumbing, or similar commercial equipment is preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, and diagnostic equipment.
Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, water filtration, and mechanical systems.
Ability to independently diagnose problems and determine appropriate repair solutions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate professionally with store employees and leadership.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record when driving is an essential function of the position.
Ability to travel between assigned Jump Start locations.
Ability to meet the scheduling and on-call requirements of the position.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in confined areas.
Ability to safely use ladders and step stools.
Ability to regularly lift and carry tools, replacement parts, and equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds independently; heavier equipment must be handled with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.
Ability to work around water, electrical equipment, CO2 systems, refrigeration equipment, and food-service areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Beverage dispensing or commercial food-service equipment experience is highly preferred.
Experience with commercial beverage equipment, fountain drink systems, coffee equipment, frozen beverage equipment, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing and water filtration, or convenience store or restaurant equipment maintenance.
Dependability, safety-consciousness, professionalism, organization, and a solutions-focused approach.
Ability to take ownership of service calls, communicate effectively, work independently, and help keep equipment operational.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial beverage equipment.
Service fountain drink and soda dispensing systems, including carbonators, pumps, regulators, valves, lines, and dispensing components.
Maintain and repair commercial coffee and hot beverage equipment.
Service frozen beverage and slush machines and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair ice machines and other beverage-related equipment as assigned.
Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and equipment inspections.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water supply, CO2, and refrigeration-related equipment issues within training and qualifications.
Install and replace beverage equipment, components, hoses, fittings, pumps, filters, and other parts.
Respond to service calls at Jump Start locations and prioritize repairs based on operational needs.
Communicate professionally with Store Managers, District Managers, Maintenance, and Operations about equipment status and needed repairs.
Maintain accurate records of service calls, repairs, preventive maintenance, and parts used.
Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, and commonly used replacement parts.
Identify equipment that may need replacement instead of continued repair and communicate recommendations to management.
Follow manufacturer specifications, company procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
Maintain clean and professional work areas while completing repairs in operating store locations.
Perform other maintenance and equipment-related duties as assigned.
Work additional hours, fulfill designated on-call responsibilities, and respond to service calls after the regular workday, potentially as late as 10:00 PM.
Travel between assigned Jump Start locations.