Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician – Electrical Repair

City Food Equipment Co; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

City Food Equipment is seeking an experienced Commercial Restaurant Equipment Service Technician to join our Chicago-area service team. The role emphasizes strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of commercial kitchen equipment.

Diagnose, repair, and service mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, refrigeration units and related gear on site. Read wiring diagrams, complete service reports, and maintain vehicle inventory while delivering professional, customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Equipment Service Technician.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (single‑phase & three‑phase systems preferred).
• Solid mechanical repair background.
• Experience working on commercial mixers and restaurant equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve equipment failures.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean MVR; ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial restaurant equipment.
• Service equipment including mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, refrigeration units and related gear.
• Perform electrical diagnostics and repair of motors, switches, wiring, relays, and controls.
• Repair mechanical systems (belts, bearings, gear assemblies, drive components).
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals; complete detailed service reports.
• Provide professional, customer‑focused service onsite; maintain company vehicle and inventory.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Wiring diagrams

Onsite service

Job description

City Food Equipment is seeking an experienced Commercial Restaurant Equipment Service Technician to join our Chicago-area service team. The role emphasizes strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of commercial kitchen equipment.

Diagnose, repair, and service mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, refrigeration units and related gear on site. Read wiring diagrams, complete service reports, and maintain vehicle inventory while delivering professional, customer-focused service.