Restaurant Equipment ServiceTechnician

Ecolab Inc.; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service solutions provider is seeking a Restaurant Equipment Service Technician in the Niagara Region. The role involves installing and maintaining equipment for various sectors including restaurants and hotels. Candidates should have mechanical experience and a valid driver's license. A competitive hourly wage and benefits are offered alongside training and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Paid training program

Company vehicle for business use

Employee benefits from day 1

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of mechanical problem-solving experience in plumbing, electrical, or HVAC.
• Valid driver’s license and good Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain ware washing, laundry, and dispensing equipment.
• Diagnose and maintain various commercial kitchen and laundry appliances.
• Manage parts inventory and complete service reports.

Skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Customer service

Flexibility to adjust schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join Ecolab’s sales team as a Restaurant Equipment Service Technician, covering Niagara and the surrounding areas. This opportunity is within our industry-leading Institutional division, which offers comprehensive chemical products and solutions to meet the needs of customers across the foodservice and hospitality industries.

After completing an initial training program, you will work with a variety of restaurants, hotels, schools, and long-term care facilities. You will serve as the face of Ecolab by installing, servicing, and maintaining ware washing, laundry, and dispensing systems that drive a positive guest experience and create cleaner, safer, and healthier environments.

What’s in it For You :

• Paid training program including job shadowing and structured field activities to learn from subject matter experts
• A company vehicle for business use
• Access to top resources, tools, and technology

What You Will Do :

• Apply mechanical skills to install, repair, and maintain ware washing, laundry, and dispensing equipment; enhancing customer relationships
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain various commercial kitchen and laundry appliances
• Demonstrate safe equipment use and ensure facilities are operational and staff are trained
• Manage parts inventory, usage, and costs; complete service reports

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred
• At least 2 years of mechanical problem-solving experience (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC)
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and travel for training/meetings
• Valid driver’s license and good Motor Vehicle Record

Territory Coverage :

Niagara and surrounding areas

Weekend Coverage :

Required approximately every 5 weekends, schedule to be determined

Physical Demands :

• Lifting up to 100 lbs
• Bending, stretching, twisting up to 50% of the time
• Reaching at and above shoulder level during installations
• Crouching, kneeling, crawling about 30% of the time
• Repetitive movements and manual dexterity up to 50%
• Use of power and hand tools up to 50%

Compensation Package :

• Competitive hourly wage
• Company-matched pension plan
• Service vehicle with insurance, gas, and maintenance from day 1
• Benefits including medical, dental, and disability from day 1
• Cell phone
• Shares purchase plan
• Educational assistance funding

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in service industry mechanics (e.g., refrigeration, appliance repair, HVAC)
• Customer service experience directly interfacing with clients

Ecolab is dedicated to Employment Equity.

About Ecolab Institutional :

We partner with customers to serve 45 billion restaurant meals and clean over one billion hotel rooms. Our division provides tailored cleaning and sanitizing solutions for restaurants, hotels, schools, and more, ensuring safety, satisfaction, and reputation protection.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging :

Ecolab promotes fair and equal treatment for all applicants and employees, recruiting, hiring, promoting, and advancing based on individual qualifications and performance. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories.