Kitchen Equipment Technician
Posted 1 week ago
Job description:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Kitchen Equipment Technician to join our service team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of commercial food service and refrigeration equipment. Your primary goal will be to minimize downtime for our clients by providing fast, high-quality, and safe repair solutions. If you are a hands-on problem solver with a strong background in electrical, mechanical, or refrigeration systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and Repair: Troubleshoot and fix issues on hot-side equipment (ovens, fryers, grills) and cold-side equipment (walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines).
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled tune-ups, cleaning, and component replacements to prevent equipment failure.
- System Troubleshooting: Read schematics to diagnose complex electrical circuits, gas lines, plumbing connections, and electronic controls.
- Customer Service: Interact professionally with kitchen managers and chefs, explaining technical issues and repair timelines clearly.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all repairs meet local gas, electrical, plumbing, and health department safety codes.
- Documentation: Accurately log work orders, parts used, and time spent on each job using our digital tracking system.
Job Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience repairing commercial kitchen or HVAC/R equipment.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of electrical circuits, gas combustion systems,
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a vocational or technical trade school program is highly preferred.
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (for driving company service vehicles).