Service Technician

Smart Care Equipment Solutions • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is hiring a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician in the San Jose area. If you have experience in HVAC, refrigeration, appliance repair, or foodservice equipment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a national industry leader. About Smart Care Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high-quality technician base, breadth of services and quick response times. We are OEM-agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs. As we continue to build upon our foundation of world class technicians and national coverage, it is centered around how to better serve our broad range of customers – from grocery to restaurants, from corporate dining to hospitality, from large entertainment venues to higher education, from cold storage to convenience stores, from healthcare to casinos.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year experience in:
• Commercial appliance repair
• HVAC or refrigeration
• Military technical service
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Able to work on-call (nights/weekends) and travel occasionally
• Ability to lift 70 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces

Nice To Haves

• EPA certification, CFESA credentials, or similar licenses
• Experience servicing commercial cooking or refrigeration equipment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment, including:
• Cooking equipment (grills, fryers, ovens)
• Refrigeration systems (coolers, freezers)
• Dishwashing and specialty foodservice systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
• Work directly with restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens
• Use service documentation and maintain accurate inventory
• Follow safety protocols and promote service offerings

Benefits

• Competitive pay with sign-on bonus
• Company-provided vehicle, fuel card, phone, and tablet
• Up to 3 weeks paid time off
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match
• Ongoing training and certification (CFESA)
• Career growth into senior technician or management roles
• Year-round, stable work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees