Commercial Kitchen Equipment (Hot Side) Service Technician

Full-time - Entry Level

Addison, IL

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About the position

Great Lakes is hiring a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician specializing in Hot Side repairs in the great Chicago area responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing cooking equipment at our customer locations. Our technicians also provide preventative maintenance (PM) inspections and respond to emergency service calls on equipment including walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in coolers and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Install, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Commercial Cooking Equipment
• Treat customers and employees with respect, courtesy and professionalism
• Complete service calls promptly
• Communicate effectively with customers, managers, dispatchers, and sales
• Participate in a normal rotation of after-hours and weekend on-call schedule
• Identify new customers and additional opportunities within existing accounts
• Maintain Service Vehicle
• Order Parts and Complete Required Paperwork
• Attend Training Sessions
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• Experience working on cooking equipment such as ovens, combi ovens, fryers, etc.
• Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills
• Extremely strong customer communication skills
• 100% dedication to working hard, being on time, and staying organized
• Maintain a good personal appearance
• Pass Drug Screen and Background Check
• Maintain a Valid Driver License with a good driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Commercial Cooking Equipment
• CFESA certification and related Training
• At least two years of experience repairing gas, electrical, and steam equipment
• Computer literate

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rates and Overtime Pay
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell Phone/Tablet
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k & Company Match
• Technical Training
• Initial issue of Service Uniforms
• Stable Customer Base and Consistent Work
• Pay: $25.00 to $50.00+ per hour, based on experience