Service Technician

Key Food Equipment Services LTD.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Equipment Services in Canada is seeking a Service Technician to service commercial kitchen appliances, including gas, electric, and steam equipment such as coffee machines, toasters, slicers, ranges, fryers, steamers, and combi-ovens. Overtime and on-call rotation are part of the role, and training is supported as needed.

Join a leading western Canada service provider with OEM parts inventory and a strong safety and customer-service culture.

Qualifications

• Education in appliance service or related field preferred.
• Gasfitter certification preferred or willingness to learn during training.
• Experience diagnosing and trouble-shooting commercial food equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service commercial cooking equipment including gas, electric, and steam systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues on coffee machines, toasters, slicers, ranges, fryers, steamers, and combi-ovens.
• Provide exceptional customer service and work with customers to minimize downtime.
• Be available for overtime and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Occasionally travel to other locations or for training as needed.

Skills

Gasfitter cert

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Driver's license

Customer service

Overtime availability

On-call rotation

Willing to travel

Education

Education in appliance service

Job description

Key Equipment Services

Service Technician - Commercial Kitchen Appliances

$25 to $45 per hour

Who we are:

Key Equipment Services, a division of Heritage Food Service Group of Canada, is the largest service provider for the food service industry in western Canada. We have 40 years of history, and our licensed, factory-trained technicians minimize downtime and prioritize urgent service. In addition, we have an extensive support team to drive service excellence, and we maintain a sizable inventory of OEM parts. We are the industry leader in Canada, and we care beyond service!

A Day in the life:

If you have experience as a hot-side equipment Service Technician or similar work experience, this may be the right fit for you. You will be servicing commercial cooking equipment, commercial gas, steam, and electric food equipment such as: coffee machines, toasters, slicers, ranges, fryers, steamers, and combi-ovens. If you are not currently qualified, we will support your future training and educational goals. Your role will use your industry knowledge to service complex equipment; while providing exceptional customer service to our customers - you get to be the HERO every day!This is an active job opening for a vacancy that currently needs to be filled.

What you bring:

• Education in appliance service, or a related field is preferred
• Gasfitter certification preferred or willing to learn during training
• Experience diagnosing and trouble-shooting commercial food equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Valid driver's license with a relatively clean driving record
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, accountable and self-driven
• Must be available to work overtime and participate in the on-call rotation
• Able to occasionally travel to work at other locations as needed, or travel for training purposes

Why work for us?

• Industry-leading compensation
  • Our hiring range is broad to reflect the skillset of each technician
• Each day brings new challenges and endless learning opportunities
• Comprehensive group benefits and retirement savings program
  • Extended health, dental, STD and LTD
  • All technicians receive a company vehicle, specialty tools and uniforms
• Training and Development Opportunities
  • Industry-leading OEM manufacturer training for our technicians to keep up to date with industry knowledge
  • In-house and on-the-job training provided on a variety of kitchen equipment
  • We continue to invest in developing our team members, and pay for gas schooling or refrigeration apprenticeship
• 24/7 Resources and Support
  • You will be supported by parts experts, technical service support specialists, dispatchers, customer service representatives and field service leaders
• Superior Scheduling
  • Our operation is year-round with no seasonal downtime
• Industry leaders in Canada
  • You will be part of a growing, stable organization, that is the industry leader in Canada

We are an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We put safety first, and deliver service excellence with integrity, from a team-driven, collaborative mindset. We support community, both internally and externally.

Come join us and be part of a Canadian industry leader in commercial kitchen equipment service.

To be considered, candidates must be at least eighteen years old and able to live and work in Canada.