Commercial Kitchen Service Tech — Training & Sign-On Bonus

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-the-job training

CFESA certifications

Company vehicle

401(k) and PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician to service commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware‑washing and related equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose, repair, and install parts, read schematics, collaborate with manufacturers and the Technical Assistance Group, and maintain vehicle and inventory while upholding safety standards.

The role requires practical technical experience, licensing, and willingness to be on-call with nights and weekends.

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.
• Occasional overnight travel as assigned.
• Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.

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 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

Read schematics

Communicate with manufacturers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CFESA certifications

EPA certifications

Job description

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician to service commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware‑washing and related equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose, repair, and install parts, read schematics, collaborate with manufacturers and the Technical Assistance Group, and maintain vehicle and inventory while upholding safety standards.

The role requires practical technical experience, licensing, and willingness to be on-call with nights and weekends.