Hot & Cold Technician

Tech-24 A Commercial Food Service Repair Company • Pearl, MS

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About The Position

TEMCO, a Tech24 company, is hiring a Hot & Cold Technician in Starkville, Mississippi. The technician services commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment by diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a range of systems, while providing professional customer service and helping minimize customer downtime. The role serves customers across concession operations and national foodservice brands.

The advertised compensation range is $25–$40 per hour. Final compensation depends on experience, technical certifications, skill set, and overall qualifications. Candidates with advanced expertise in both hot-side and cold-side equipment may be considered toward the higher end of the range.

Tech24 provides technicians with a company vehicle, gas card, uniforms, and phone. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, a birthday off, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, and an employee assistance program. Training opportunities include manufacturer-certified programs and company training.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of commercial foodservice and/or refrigeration repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, climb ladders, work at heights, and crawl in tight quarters.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Own industry-standard hand tools.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on commercial kitchen equipment.
• EPA Universal certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, griddles, and warmers.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration systems, including walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables, and ice machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance to support safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Document service calls, parts used, labor hours, and customer interactions in the company system.
• Communicate repair status, recommendations, and timelines clearly to customers.
• Manage truck inventory to ensure 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 needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Company vehicle, gas card, uniforms, and phone provided.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and birthday off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Manufacturer-certified and company training opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and financial and legal resources for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed