Commercial HVAC/R & Kitchen Technicians

Total Mechanical Service; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid technical training

PTO

Job summary

Total Mechanical Service in Troy Township, IL is hiring a Commercial HVAC/R & Cooking Equipment Technician. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial cooking and HVAC equipment. Candidates should have prior experience with refrigeration and cooking equipment, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, a company vehicle, medical insurance, and paid training. A valid driving record and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cooking, refrigeration, or HVAC service experience is required.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills are needed.
• Dependable, organized, and punctual with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and emergency service calls.
• Communicate professionally with customers and teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Commercial HVAC/R & Cooking Equipment Technician

Pay: $20–$45+ per hour based on experience

Total Mechanical Service is hiring experienced technicians to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial cooking, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment at customer locations. Technicians perform preventative maintenance and emergency service on equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, dish machines, walk‑ins, coolers, freezers, and ice machines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and emergency service calls
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, managers, and sales teams
• Complete service paperwork and order parts as needed
• Maintain company vehicle and tools
• Participate in on‑call rotation
• Attend technical training sessions
• Identify opportunities within existing customer accounts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cooking, refrigeration, or HVAC service experience (military experience considered)
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Dependable, organized, and punctual
• Completion of a successful background check and drug screen
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Driving record must align with our safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing fryers, ovens, steamers, ware wash, walk‑ins, ice machines, prep tables, coolers, and freezers
• EPA Universal Certification
• CFESA certification or related training
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay plus overtime
• Company vehicle
• Company phone/tablet
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid technical training
• Company uniforms
• Town Shares program, share in the long‑term success of the company
• Stable customer base and year‑round work

About Total Mechanical Service

Total Mechanical Service has provided commercial cooking, refrigeration, HVAC, ware‑washing, beverage, and ice machine service since 2006. We proudly serve customers throughout Central and Southern Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri with a focus on Safety, Integrity, Courage, Innovation, and Passion.

Total Mechanical Service is an equal‑opportunity employer.