Preventive Maintenance Technician - Commercial Kitchen

Smart Care Equipment Solutions•USA-Remote Worker-New Hampshire, NH

7d•$28 - $48

About The Position

Horizon Bradco, a Smart Care Solutions company, is hiring a full-time Preventative Maintenance Service Technician in New Hampshire. The technician delivers proactive maintenance programs to help keep customers’ commercial kitchen equipment operating efficiently and limit breakdowns. The role also serves as the primary service technician for the beverage business, handling installations, removals, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs. The technician works with restaurant and hospitality managers to provide service for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, beverage, and other specialty foodservice equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair; communicating with manufacturers and consulting the Technical Assistance Group for support; installing ordered parts; recommending other Smart Care services; and completing administrative records. The technician is responsible for safe work practices, maintaining service-vehicle and inventory order, and meeting productivity standards. The position includes on-the-job training, on-demand technical support, and opportunities to earn professional CFESA certifications and advance to advanced technician or management roles. A company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and cell phone are provided for business use. The posting also notes a sign-on and retention bonus, a benefits program including 401(k) and paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
Valid state-issued Real ID driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle history.
Willingness and ability to participate in an emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends.
Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and electrical-shock risks in damp, humid, or freezing conditions.
Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places.

Nice To Haves

Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications, such as EPA or CFESA credentials.
Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience.
Self-motivation and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Deliver proactive maintenance programs to keep customers’ kitchen equipment operating efficiently and limit breakdowns.
Complete installations, removals, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs for the beverage business.
Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and specialty foodservice equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial kitchen equipment.
Communicate with manufacturers as needed for diagnosis and parts identification.
Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsite.
Install customer parts in a timely and professional manner in accordance with company policy.
Promote and recommend other Smart Care services to customers when appropriate.
Prepare accurate and timely work orders, time reports, receipts, and truck-stock inventory records.
Follow safe work practices and accident-prevention procedures.
Maintain a neat service vehicle and accurate parts and tool inventories.
Maintain productivity in accordance with company standards.