Install Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician
About The Position
Assists with commercial kitchen equipment installations and maintenance, including assembling, uncrating, inspecting, and moving equipment into position. Drives service and delivery trucks to transport equipment and parts. Supports office employees and Service Technicians, provides job-related training to other technicians, and completes ongoing training in safety, equipment knowledge, and technical skills. The role includes other related duties as assigned. The position requires out-of-town travel with overnight stays for two to three consecutive nights per week, primarily midweek, and may rarely require Sunday travel for Monday-start projects. Work may take place during evening and overnight hours to meet customer requirements. The schedule is set well in advance.
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.
- Forklift certification, or willingness to be certified by the company if necessary.
- Pass a DOT physical where required.
- Basic knowledge of welding, hydraulics, and/or electrical skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Basic plumbing and soldering knowledge.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and moving tools and equipment.
- Ability to work with mechanical/electrical equipment while following company safety guidelines.
- Ability to operate a pallet jack.
- Experience driving, or ability to drive, a rack truck and a 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 think on your feet and troubleshoot unexpected situations.
- 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 lbs, with or without assistance; climb up to 8 feet using a ladder; and kneel, squat, bend, and push/pull.
- Willingness and ability to travel out of town with overnight stays two to three consecutive nights per week, primarily midweek, and work evening and overnight hours when required.
- Ability to drive extensively, potentially 8–10 hours per day.
- Ability to work around noise, heat, cold, and slippery or wet conditions; work on building roofs is required.
Nice To Haves
- Class B CDL license.
- Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist with equipment installations and maintenance.
- Assemble, uncrate, inspect, and move equipment into position; check that equipment operates properly.
- 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 for their jobs.
- Complete ongoing training in job safety, equipment knowledge, technical skills, and related areas.
- Pick up and deliver parts to job locations as required.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
