Service Technician - Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Curtze Food Service•Town of Amherst, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Curtze Food Service, one of the nation's largest independent foodservice distribution companies, is currently seeking a Service Technician focusing on the repair and service of commercial kitchen dishwashing and beverage equipment. This job pays $18 - $23/hour PLUS bi-annual bonus, commission on parts sold, AND rotating weekend on-call pay. You will have a company service van and start from your home each day. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING is provided if you have a maintenance/technical background. Plumbing and electrical experience, as well as institutional chemical experience, are very helpful. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual who enjoys a challenge and wishes to join an independently owned and operated company that has been in business for 145 years. The Service Technician is responsible for customer on-site installations, repair, and maintenance of beverage dispensing machines. Chemical responsibilities include the installation, calibration, and maintenance of chemical dispensers. The technician performs in-service training for all customers in assigned areas. This position reports to the Chemical Program Director and requires being on call on rotating weekends for emergency service calls. A clean MVR is also required.

Requirements

Strong troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work independently
Valid driver's license
Clean MVR
Previous related service repair experience
Previous route experience
Experience working independently

Nice To Haves

Maintenance/technical background
Plumbing experience
Electrical experience
Institutional chemical experience
Associated degree with courses in communication, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, and maintains beverage machines at customer locations.
Installs, repairs, and maintains chemical dispensers.
Selects the appropriate beverage/chemical machine(s), dispenser(s), and parts according to the invoice and service schedule.
Explains proper operation and cleaning procedures, including in-service training when necessary.
Performs emergency repair service (after hours, weekends, and holidays) on an on-call rotation basis.