Preventative Refrigeration Technician

Smart Care • Wallingford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Service Technician, you will deliver our performance check programs by providing proactive maintenance to keep our customers’ kitchen equipment running at optimum efficiency and limit breakdowns. You will also be the primary service technician for our beverage business by completing installations, removals, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
• Willingness to be on call or work shifts according to customer needs
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA)
• Technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service
• Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance check programs by providing proactive maintenance to keep customers’ kitchen equipment running at optimum efficiency and limit breakdowns.
• Serve as the primary service technician for the beverage business by completing installations, removals, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Work at customer sites to complete performance checks on commercial foodservice equipment, including refrigerators, ice machines, ovens, and fryers.
• Complete beverage equipment preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, installations, and removals.
• Complete in-service training of the customer’s staff on proper cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment.
• Effectively manage time and resources to control costs, enhance efficiencies, and meet customer commitments.
• Identify operating challenges that lead to kitchen equipment failure in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial customers.
• Attend appropriate technical and manufacturer training to obtain additional licenses and certifications to progress in your career.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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