Commercial Refrigeration & Food Equipment Technician

Wcecommercial; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks PTO

401(k) with company match

Annual merit increases

Tool allowance

On-call compensation

Job summary

WCE is seeking an experienced Commercial Refrigeration & Food Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, and line cooling in commercial settings. You will work in the field, coordinate with dispatch, and document every job with video and clear notes.

You must have 3+ years in service, be comfortable with after-hours calls, communicate clearly with customers, and hold EPA certification. CFESA or OEM certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial Refrigeration or Food Equipment service field experience with solid troubleshooting.
• Comfortable running after-hours and weekend emergency calls when it's your turn on-call
• Professionalism and clear customer communication
• Brings a "whatever it takes" attitude to the job site
• Can work independently, but knows how to tag-team when the situation calls for it
• Treats customers with respect, keeps them informed, and makes their problem your mission
• EPA Certification

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, and line cooling
• Work independently in the field - but stay tight with dispatch, parts, and fellow techs
• Use work-order video on every job to document, educate, and build trust
• Close the loop on quotes, clearly explaining issues and solutions to keep customers informed
• Leave every job site better than you found it
• Diagnose and repair hot-side: fryers, ovens, griddles, steamers, dish machines

Skills

3+ years experience

On-call readiness

Professional communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

EPA Certification

Education

CFESA/OEM certs

Job description

Description

Why WCE

Join a team that has your back. We hire techs who take pride in their work, support each other, and are ready to be the one customer's count on when the heat is on (or the walk-in's down).

For techs who want more. More stability. More respect. More Opportunity. Hard work and dedication are rewarded with the resources and backing needed for you to succeed. We train, support and invest in our techs, giving them the tools to build a stable career with room to grow. If you want to be a part of a team that has your back, this is the place to be.

Why This Role Matters

Facilities call us because downtime is expensive. You’ll diagnose fast, document clearly, and prevent repeat failures. Customers see exactly what you did, what’s next, and why it matters. That’s how we earn long-term partners.

What You’ll Do

We need an experienced Commercial Refrigeration & Food Equipment Technician who:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, and line cooling
• Work independently in the field - but stay tight with dispatch, parts, and fellow techs
• Use work-order video on every job to document, educate, and build trust
• Close the loop on quotes, clearly explaining issues and solutions to keep customers informed
• Leave every job site better than you found it
• Diagnose and repair hot-side: fryers, ovens, griddles, steamers, dish machines

Must-Haves

• 3+ years commercial Refrigeration or Food Equipment service field experience with solid troubleshooting
• Comfortable running after-hours and weekend emergency calls when it's your turn on-call
• Professionalism and clear customer communication
• Brings a "whatever it takes" attitude to the job site
• Can work independently, but knows how to tag-team when the situation calls for it
• Treats customers with respect, keeps them informed, and makes their problem your mission
• EPA Certification

Nice-to-haves

• CFESA, OEM certs

How We Work (the WCE way)

• Communicate relentlessly - every job gets work-order video proof + clear next step
• Own everything - if you touch it, you close the loop
• One team - protect the customer and each other
• Endlessly improve - grow skills, grow pay
• Change the standard - be the reason the customer calls us first + be the tech others look up to
• Enjoy the journey - we hustle, we laugh, we respect each other, and we make every day count

Pay & Perks

Based on experience, hustle, and leadership capability

100% company-paid medical, dental & vision insurance

• 3 weeks PTO to start (up to 5 weeks over time) w/ up to 125% rollover
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases
• Annual tool allowance & replacement
• Company vehicle & free uniforms
• Gas/corporate cards for business expenses
• Smooth, tech-driven in-house dispatch
• Life and disability insurance available
• Monthly & annual recognition raffles

Growth

Clear path to advancement, backed by a defined technician-level roadmap that shows you exactly how you can grow your skills and earning potential.

• Room to grow, learn, and earn more
• Free education on leadership, finance & soft-skills
• Paid CFESA Certification Training

We don't just fix equipment - we save the day for chefs, GMs, and owners when everything's on the line.