Commercial Cooking Equipment Service Technician – Hotside - Fort Lauderdale

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Florida; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Bradco, a Smart Care company, seeks an experienced Hotside Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial gas and electric cooking equipment at customer locations in the Fort Lauderdale area. You will handle ignition issues, electrical faults, and complex equipment systems with strong safety compliance.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, read wiring diagrams, and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience servicing commercial gas and electric cooking equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and proficiency using a multimeter.
• Knowledge of commercial gas systems, combustion, and ignition controls.
• Ability to travel between customer locations and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial ovens, ranges, fryers, griddles, broilers, steamers.
• Diagnose gas system issues involving ignition systems, burners, gas valves, regulators, thermocouples, and flame-sensing components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including single- and three-phase circuits, heating elements, motors, contactors, relays, thermostats, and electronic controls.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and verify proper equipment operation after repairs.
• Follow manufacturer procedures and safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and safe gas-handling practices.
• Communicate findings, repair needs, and equipment status clearly to customers and the service team.
• Complete accurate service documentation, including work performed, parts used, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain company tools, service vehicle, and parts inventory.

Skills

Gas & electric cooking

Electrical troubleshooting

Multimeter proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Commercial Cooking Equipment Service Technician - Hotside Fort Lauderdale Horizon Bradco is seeking an experienced Hotside Service Technician with strong troubleshooting and repair skills in commercial gas and electric cooking equipment. If you can diagnose a gas ignition issue, trace an electrical fault, and get equipment back up and running, we want to hear from you. Founded in 1987, Horizon Bradco is a premier partner in delivering an exceptional food shopping experience to major supermarkets, convenience stores, and food commissaries throughout much of the East Coast. We specialize in food equipment repair, equipment sales, and installation.

About the Role

You will diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial cooking and food preparation equipment at customer locations. This position requires hands-on experience with gas-fired and electric appliances, a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, and a commitment to safe, dependable service.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial ovens, ranges, fryers, griddles, broilers, steamers, and other foodservice equipment.
• Diagnose gas system issues involving ignition systems, burners, gas valves, regulators, thermocouples, and flame-sensing components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including single- and three-phase circuits, heating elements, motors, contactors, relays, thermostats, and electronic controls.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and verify proper equipment operation after repairs.
• Follow manufacturer procedures and applicable safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and safe gas-handling practices.
• Communicate findings, repair needs, and equipment status clearly to customers and the service team.
• Complete accurate service documentation, including work performed, parts used, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain company tools, service vehicle, and parts inventory.

Qualifications

• Previous experience servicing commercial gas and electric cooking equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and proficiency using a multimeter.
• Working knowledge of commercial gas systems, combustion, and ignition controls.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs independently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between customer locations.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of field service work, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing cooking equipment in supermarkets, convenience stores, commissaries, or commercial kitchens.
• Manufacturer training or CFESA certification.
• Experience with steam equipment and electronic equipment controls.

Bring your technical skills to Horizon Bradco and help keep our customers' kitchens running.

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, standalone 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 [e-mail].

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, standalone 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.