Commercial Kitchen Service Technician Virginia Beach

Smart Care Equipment Solutions • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

Commercial Kitchen Service Technician Full-time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) What You’ll Get Hands-on training from day one, plus ongoing support when you need it Opportunities to earn CFESA certifications and grow your career A company vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and phone (all for work use) Solid benefits including 401(k) and paid time off Real paths for advancement—whether you want to become a senior tech or move into leadership What You’ll Do Work directly with restaurant and hospitality teams to keep their kitchens running smoothly Troubleshoot and repair equipment like ovens, refrigeration units, dishwashers, and more Use schematics and diagrams to diagnose issues and find solutions Coordinate with manufacturers and internal tech support when needed Install parts and complete repairs efficiently and professionally Keep customers informed and recommend additional services when it makes sense Stay on top of paperwork like work orders, time tracking, and inventory Follow safety guidelines and keep your work vehicle organized and stocked Manage your time and workload to stay productive What the Job Is Like Physically You’ll be moving a lot—kneeling, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 70 lbs occasionally) Working around heat, water, electrical components, and moving parts Sometimes working on ladders, rooftops, or tight spaces What You’ll Need High school diploma (or equivalent) At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience (refrigeration, HVAC, appliances, kitchen equipment, or similar—even military experience counts) A valid driver’s license with a clean record Willingness to be on an on-call rotation (nights/weekends) Occasional overnight travel (Note: Sponsorship isn’t available for this role.) Bonus Points If You Have Certifications like EPA or CFESA Experience working on commercial kitchen or refrigeration equipment The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule About the Company Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. About Smart Care Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high-quality technician base, breadth of services and quick response times. We are OEM-agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs. As we continue to build upon our foundation of world class technicians and national coverage, it is centered around how to better serve our broad range of customers – from grocery to restaurants, from corporate dining to hospitality, from large entertainment venues to higher education, from cold storage to convenience stores, from healthcare to casinos.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience (refrigeration, HVAC, appliances, kitchen equipment, or similar—even military experience counts)
• A valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Willingness to be on an on-call rotation (nights/weekends)
• Occasional overnight travel (Note: Sponsorship isn’t available for this role.)

Nice To Haves

• Certifications like EPA or CFESA
• Experience working on commercial kitchen or refrigeration equipment
• The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

Responsibilities

• Work directly with restaurant and hospitality teams to keep their kitchens running smoothly
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment like ovens, refrigeration units, dishwashers, and more
• Use schematics and diagrams to diagnose issues and find solutions
• Coordinate with manufacturers and internal tech support when needed
• Install parts and complete repairs efficiently and professionally
• Keep customers informed and recommend additional services when it makes sense
• Stay on top of paperwork like work orders, time tracking, and inventory
• Follow safety guidelines and keep your work vehicle organized and stocked
• Manage your time and workload to stay productive

Benefits

• Hands-on training from day one, plus ongoing support when you need it
• Opportunities to earn CFESA certifications and grow your career
• A company vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and phone (all for work use)
• Solid benefits including 401(k) and paid time off
• Real paths for advancement—whether you want to become a senior tech or move into leadership

What This Job Offers

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