Food Service Equipment Technician

Horizon Food Equipment • New York, NY

101d • Remote

About The Position

The Food Service Equipment Technician position involves partnering with restaurant and hospitality managers to provide comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and other specialty food service equipment. The role requires mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read diagrams and schematics. Technicians will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing commercial kitchen equipment, communicating with manufacturers for support, and maintaining accurate administrative documents. The position also includes physical demands such as lifting and working in various conditions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Willingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA).
• Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience.
• Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and other specialty food service equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and ability to read diagrams and schematics.
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Commercial Kitchen Equipment.
• Communicate with manufacturers as needed to help with diagnoses and parts identification.
• Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsite.
• Install all parts ordered for the customer in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote and recommend other services provided by Smart Care to customers when needed.
• Produce accurate and timely administrative documents, such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory.
• Follow safe work practices and accident prevention procedures.
• Maintain a neat and orderly service vehicle, along with accurate parts and tool inventory.
• Maintain productivity levels in accordance with company standards.

Benefits

• On-the-job training with available on-demand technical support.
• Ongoing formal hands-on and classroom training at the National Training Kitchen.
• Professional CFESA certifications with the potential for advancement.
• Company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and cell phone for business use.
• Market-leading benefits program including 401k and paid time off.
• Growth opportunities including advanced technician and management positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: High school or GED