Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician – Training & Growth

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training and formal hands‑n

Company service vehicle and fuel card

401(k) and paid time off

Career growth into advanced technician

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to service commercial kitchen equipment across restaurant and hospitality settings. You will work on cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and related systems, reading diagrams and schematics, and providing hands-on repairs.

You will travel as needed, participate in on-call coverage, and collaborate with manufacturers for diagnoses and parts identification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Willingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.
• Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.
• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA).
• Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience.
• Self-motivated with the proven ability prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and other specialty food service equipment
• Demonstrate your mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to read diagrams and schematics
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Commercial Kitchen Equipment, including cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing and other specialty food service equipment
• Communicate with manufacturers as needed to help with diagnoses and parts identification
• Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsite
• Install all parts ordered for the customer in a timely and professional manner and in line with company policy
• Promote and recommend other services provided by Smart Care to customers when needed
• Produce accurate and timely administrative documents, such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory
• Follow safe work practices and accident prevention procedures
• Maintain a neat and orderly service vehicle, along with accurate parts and tool inventory
• Maintain productivity levels in accordance with company standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CFESA

EPA certification

Job description

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to service commercial kitchen equipment across restaurant and hospitality settings. You will work on cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and related systems, reading diagrams and schematics, and providing hands-on repairs.

You will travel as needed, participate in on-call coverage, and collaborate with manufacturers for diagnoses and parts identification.