Commercial Kitchen Service Technician - Millinocket

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Computer provided

Cell phone provided

401k plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Service Technician to service commercial cooking, refrigeration, warewashing and related equipment. You will work with restaurant and hospitality managers to deliver timely, reliable repair and maintenance.

The role includes on-the-job training, a company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits; on-call rotation including nights and weekends; travel occasional; EPA/CFESA certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or military service.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Willingness to participate in emergency on-call rotation including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and related equipment.
• Partner with restaurant/hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions.
• Read diagrams and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Participate in on-the-job and ongoing training and development.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPA certification

CFESA certification

Job description

Summary of the Job:As a Service Technician, you will become a trusted advisor to your customers by consistently delivering innovative solutions to predict and prevent kitchen equipment failure, contributing to the success of thousands of restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial customers.What You Will Do:Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and other specialty food service equipmentDemonstrate your mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and ability to read diagrams and schematicsDrive your income through quarterly bonuses by meeting efficiency and productivity goalsBasic Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalentA minimum of one (1) year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or 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 to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervisionPosition 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 in rare cases, high, precarious placesWhat’s in it for You:On-the- job training as well as ongoing training with the potential for advanced certificationsReceive a company service vehicle, fuel card, computer, and cell phone for business useComprehensive benefits program including 401k, pension and paid time off with eligibility beginning upon start dateIndependent work environment where you will plan your own scheduleTake charge of your career through growth opportunities including advanced technician and managementAbout 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].