Commercial Hot Side Kitchen Repair Technican

Smart Care Equipment Solutions • South Bend, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Service Technician, you will become a trusted advisor to your customers by consistently delivering innovative solutions to predict and prevent kitchen equipment failure, contributing to the success of thousands of restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other commercial customers. You will perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on commercial foodservice equipment including, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, cooking equipment, beverage equipment, and dish machines. This role requires demonstrating mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and the ability to read diagrams and schematics. The position also involves the ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds. You will work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions. Additionally, you may need to work on ladders, roofs, and in rare cases, high, precarious places. This role is part of an emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends, with availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or military service
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
• Willingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned
• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions
• Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and in rare cases, high, precarious places

Nice To Haves

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA)
• Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience
• Self-motivated with the proven ability prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on commercial foodservice equipment including, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, cooking equipment, beverage equipment, and dish machines.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to read diagrams and schematics.

Benefits

• On-the-job training as well as ongoing training with the potential for advanced certifications
• Receive a company service vehicle, fuel card, computer and cell phone for business use
• Comprehensive benefits program including 401k, pension and paid time off with eligibility beginning upon start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED