Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Nextech • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Nextech as a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician. Nextech is a leading provider for commercial service solutions nationwide with over 2,000 team members and more than three decades of industry excellence. As a CKE Technician, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial food service equipment for a wide range of clients, working independently with strong support. This role involves performing service, repair, installation, and maintenance on various commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration, diagnosing mechanical, electronic, and electrical issues, and making repairs to manufacturer specifications. You will coordinate daily schedules with dispatch, manage electronic work orders using a company-issued iPad, answer customer questions, identify additional service needs, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. The position also includes participating in rotating on-call shifts for emergency service, maintaining company vehicle, tools, and inventory, attending ongoing technical training, reporting safety concerns, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the team.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage your day effectively
• Comfortable working overtime and participating in on-call rotations
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, high energy, and a commitment to craftsmanship
• Ability to handle physical demands and field conditions

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications

Responsibilities

• Performing service, repair, installation, and maintenance on a variety of commercial kitchen equipment including refrigeration
• Diagnosing mechanical, electronic, and electrical issues and making repairs to manufacturer specifications
• Coordinating daily schedules with dispatch and ensuring all delays or changes are communicated professionally
• Managing accurate and detailed electronic work orders and documentation using a company-issued iPad
• Answering customer questions, identifying additional service needs, and delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Participating in rotating on-call shifts for emergency service needs
• Maintaining your company vehicle, tools, and inventory to the highest standards
• Attending ongoing technical training to stay up to date with industry advancements
• Reporting safety concerns and identifying potential new business opportunities
• Supporting your team and contributing to a culture of service, excellence, and safety

Benefits

• Company Vehicle – Equipped and ready, with a gas card included
• Dispatched from Home – No shop check-ins; start and end your day where you live
• Paid Port-to-Port – We value your time — including your travel
• Tool Allowance – Keep your tools sharp and job-ready
• Training & Development – Initial paid training plus continuous learning opportunities
• Tuition Assistance – We’ll help you keep growing professionally
• Premium health plans, including a FREE employee-only option
• Dental & vision coverage that starts after just 30 days
• FREE life insurance equal to your annual pay
• 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6%
• Optional coverage for accident, disability, critical illness, and more
• 7 paid holidays + generous PTO
• Discounts on travel, food, auto, electronics, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees