Install Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Smart Care • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Commercial Kitchen Equipment Installer assists with commercial kitchen equipment installations, maintenance, assembly, and inspection. Duties include uncrating and moving equipment into position, checking equipment for proper operation, driving service and delivery trucks to transport equipment and parts, and using a lift gate. The role also includes assisting office employees and Service Technicians, training other technicians, and completing ongoing training in safety, equipment knowledge, and technical skills. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The position requires out-of-town travel with overnight stays for two to three consecutive nights per week, primarily midweek. Work may occasionally involve Sunday travel for Monday projects, as well as 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.
• 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.
• Understand how to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Basic plumbing and soldering knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and 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, and following up on requests.
• Ability to troubleshoot unexpected situations and think on your feet.
• Ability to manage expense reports and travel budgets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to lift 50–75 pounds with or without assistance.
• Able to climb up to 8 feet using a ladder.
• Able to work on building roofs.
• Able to drive extensively, potentially 8–10 hours per day.
• Able to kneel, squat, bend, and push or pull.
• Able to work in environments with noise, heat, cold, slippery surfaces, and wet conditions.
• Available for out-of-town travel with overnight stays two to three consecutive nights per week, primarily midweek.
• Available for occasional Sunday travel and evening or overnight work.

Nice To Haves

• Class B CDL license.
• Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Skilled with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment installations and maintenance.
• Assist with equipment assembly and inspect equipment for proper operation.
• Uncrate and move equipment into position.
• Drive service and delivery trucks to deliver or pick up equipment, using a lift gate.
• Assist other 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.

What This Job Offers

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