Construction Installation Technician

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a hands-on helper to assist with installations, maintenance, and assembly of commercial kitchen and related equipment. You will inspect operation, uncrate, and move gear into position, while driving a service truck with a lift-gate to job sites and supporting technicians at the customer site.

The role requires a HS diploma or related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or related experience.
• Driver's license in good standing and can meet insurance requirements.
• 0-1 year of experience in the related field.
• Certified to operate a forklift (the company will certify you if necessary).
• Pass a DOT physical where required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment installations and maintenance.
• Assemble equipment, inspect operation, uncrate and move into position.
• Drive service/delivery truck with lift-gate to destinations.
• Support other technicians and office staff as needed.
• Complete ongoing training in safety, equipment knowledge and skills.
• Pick up and deliver parts; perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required for projects and overnight stays.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Box truck driving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Box truck

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Assisting with equipment installations and maintenance as required. Assist with the assembly of equipment and inspect for proper operation, uncrating, and moving of equipment into position. Driving a service and delivery truck to the intended destination to deliver or pick up equipment with the use of a lift-gate. Assist other office employees and Service Technicians as required. Work hours as needed. Training other technicians in the knowledge and skills required to perform their job Complete ongoing training in the areas of job safety, equipment knowledge, technical skills, etc. Pick up and deliver parts to job locations as required. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma/GED or related experience

Driver's license in good standing and can meet insurance requirements

0-1 year of experience in the related field.

Certified to operate a forklift (the company will certify you if necessary)

Pass a DOT physical where required.

Knowledge

Basic Knowledge of welding, hydraulics, and/or electrical skills

Understand how to troubleshoot mechanical problems

Basic plumbing and soldering knowledge

Basic knowledge of electrical

Basic knowledge of moving tools and equipment.

Skills/Abilities

Ability to work with mechanical/electrical equipment within all company safety guidelines

Ability to operate a pallet jack

Experience driving or ability to drive a rack truck and a 24-26 foot box truck with Tommy Gate operation

Customer service skills - resolving customer issues, ensuring appropriate communication with customers, and following up on customer requests

Ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot unexpected situations

Ability to manage expense reports and travel budgets.

Ability to work well independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Class B CDL license

Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment

Skilled with hand and power tools

Physical Requirements / Environment

Able to lift up to 50-75 lbs with or without assistance

Able to climb up to 8 ft with a ladder.

Working on the roofs of buildings will be required

Extensive driving up to 8-10 hours/day may be required

Kneeling, squatting, bending, pushing/pulling required

Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet conditions

Required Availability

You will travel out of town with overnight stays 2-3 consecutive nights per week, primarily mid-week. Schedule is set well in advance.

Will rarely travel on a Sunday for projects that begin on a Monday. Schedule is set well in advance.

Will perform work during evening and overnight hours due to customer requirements.

About Smart Care

Smart 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. 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].

Smart 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. Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high-quality technician base, breadth of services and quick response times. We are OEM-agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs.

As we continue to build upon our foundation of world class technicians and national coverage, it is centered around how to better serve our broad range of customers – from grocery to restaurants, from corporate dining to hospitality, from large entertainment venues to higher education, from cold storage to convenience stores, from healthcare to casinos.