Install Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Commercial Kitchen Equipment Installer assists with commercial kitchen equipment installations and maintenance. The role includes assembling equipment, inspecting it for proper operation, uncrating and moving equipment into position, and driving service and delivery trucks to deliver or pick up equipment using a lift gate. The installer may also assist office employees and Service Technicians, pick up and deliver parts, train other technicians, and complete ongoing training in job safety, equipment knowledge, and technical skills. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position is based in Hayward, California, and requires frequent driving and out-of-town travel with overnight stays, primarily during the middle of the week. Work may take place during evening and overnight hours to meet customer requirements. Physical activities include lifting, climbing ladders, working on roofs, kneeling, squatting, bending, and pushing or pulling. The work environment may involve noise, heat, cold, and slippery or wet conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or related experience.
- Driver’s license in good standing and ability to meet insurance requirements.
- 0–1 year of experience in a related field.
- Certified to operate a forklift, or able to obtain company certification.
- Pass a DOT physical where required.
- Basic knowledge of welding, hydraulics, and/or electrical skills.
- Ability to understand how to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Basic plumbing and soldering knowledge.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
- Basic knowledge of moving tools and equipment.
- Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment within company safety guidelines.
- Ability to operate a pallet jack.
- Experience driving, or ability to drive, a rack truck and 24–26-foot box truck with Tommy Gate operation.
- Customer service skills, including resolving customer issues, communicating appropriately with customers, and following up on requests.
- Ability to troubleshoot unexpected situations and think on one’s feet.
- Ability to manage expense reports and travel budgets.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift up to 50–75 pounds with or without assistance.
- Ability to climb up to 8 feet using a ladder and work on building roofs.
- Ability to perform extensive driving, potentially 8–10 hours per day.
- Ability to kneel, squat, bend, push, and pull.
- Availability for out-of-town travel with overnight stays 2–3 consecutive nights per week, primarily mid-week; occasional Sunday travel for projects beginning Monday; and evening or overnight work as required.
Nice To Haves
- Class B CDL license.
- Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Skill with hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist with equipment installations and maintenance.
- Assemble equipment and inspect it for proper operation.
- Uncrate equipment and move it into position.
- Drive service and delivery trucks to deliver or pick up equipment, using a lift gate.
- Assist office employees and Service Technicians as required.
- Train other technicians in the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs.
- Complete ongoing training in job safety, equipment knowledge, and technical skills.
- Pick up and deliver parts to job locations as required.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Travel out of town with overnight stays, primarily mid-week, and work evening or overnight hours when required by customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
