Foodservice Technician
About The Position
Tek Express, a Tech24 company, is hiring a Foodservice Technician to serve Newark, New Jersey, and the surrounding area. The technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains commercial cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, griddles, and warmers. The role involves responding to service calls, documenting work, communicating with customers, maintaining truck inventory, and following safety and company policies. The technician also participates in ongoing training and an assigned on-call rotation. The advertised compensation range is $30–$40 per hour. Final compensation depends on experience, certifications, skill set, and overall qualifications; candidates with advanced commercial hot-side equipment expertise may be considered toward the higher end of the range. Company-provided resources include a vehicle, gas card, uniforms, and phone. The role offers paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, an employee assistance program, and training opportunities.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Strong gas and/or electric troubleshooting experience.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems and electrical components.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and crawl in tight quarters.
- Must own industry-standard hand tools.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of commercial cooking equipment repair experience preferred.
- Advanced expertise in commercial hot-side equipment may be considered toward the higher end of the pay range.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, griddles, and warmers.
- Perform preventative maintenance to support safe and efficient equipment operation.
- Test components and verify proper operation after repairs.
- Document service calls, parts used, labor hours, and customer interactions in the company system.
- Communicate repair status, recommendations, and timelines to customers.
- Manage truck inventory so appropriate parts and tools are stocked.
- Respond to service calls in a timely and professional manner.
- Represent the company professionally and deliver high-quality customer service.
- Follow safety regulations and company policies.
- Participate in ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Company vehicle, gas card, uniforms, and phone provided.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and birthday off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage, effective the first of the month following the date of hire.
- Company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance.
- Manufacturer-certified programs and company training opportunities.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling and support for employees and their families, including financial and legal resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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