Commercial Kitchen Service Technician - Memphis

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions seeks a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician to service restaurant cooking, refrigeration, and ware-washing equipment. On-the-job training and formal hands-on instruction are provided, with potential CFESA/EPA certifications and advancement opportunities.

You will partner with restaurant managers, read diagrams, troubleshoot, and install ordered parts while promoting Smart Care services. A company vehicle and benefits support career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of technical experience in refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation including nights/weekends.
• Occasional travel to service sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with restaurant managers to service cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and related equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, troubleshoot, and read diagrams/schematics.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial kitchen equipment.
• Communicate with manufacturers for diagnoses and parts identification.
• Consult with Technical Assistance Group for on-site support.
• Install all ordered parts promptly and per policy.
• Promote other Smart Care services to customers when needed.
• Prepare accurate work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory.
• Follow safe work practices and maintain a clean service vehicle.
• Maintain productivity per company standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Vendor communication

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CFESA certification (preferred)

EPA certification (preferred)

Job description

Commercial Kitchen Service TechnicianSign-On & Retention BonusWhat’s in it For You:On-the-job training with available on-demand technical support as well as ongoing formal hands-on and classroom training at our National Training Kitchen. Professional CFESA certifications with the potential for advancement.Receive a company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet and cell phone for business useMarket-leading benefits program including 401k and paid time offTake charge of your career through growth opportunities including advanced technician and management positionsWhat You Will Do:Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and other specialty food service equipmentDemonstrate your mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to read diagrams and schematicsProperly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Commercial Kitchen Equipment, including cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing and other specialty food service equipmentCommunicate with manufacturers as needed to help with diagnoses and parts identificationConsult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsiteInstall all parts ordered for the customer in a timely and professional manner and in line with company policyPromote and recommend other services provided by Smart Care to customers when neededProduce accurate and timely administrative documents, such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventoryFollow safe work practices and accident prevention proceduresMaintain a neat and orderly service vehicle, along with accurate parts and tool inventoryMaintain productivity levels in accordance with company standardsPhysical Requirements:Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 poundsAbility to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditionsAbility to work on ladders, roofs, and other high placesMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military serviceValid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle recordWillingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekendsAvailability for occasional overnight travel as assignedImmigration sponsorship not provided for this rolePreferred Qualifications:Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA)Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experienceSelf-motivated with the proven ability prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervisionAbout the CompanySmart 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, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.About Smart CareSmart 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, stand-alone 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].