Entry Level Commercial Kitchen Appliance Technician

KC Mechanical; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Life Insurance

Company van

Gas card

Job summary

A leading mechanical services provider in Vermont is looking for a dependable individual to assist with servicing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment. No prior experience is necessary as training is provided. The role includes full-time employment, benefits such as medical and dental, and a clear career growth path. Applicants should have a good attitude, ability to work with tools, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 60 lbs, push 100 lbs, and pull 50 lbs.
• Background in electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, or HVAC/R is helpful.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs, push 100 lbs, and pull 50 lbs.
• Basic hand tools (we can help you get started if needed).

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, installing, and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
• Focus on work without commuting to the shop daily.
• Company van goes home with you – no need to commute to the shop daily.
• Local work – travel throughout our Vermont service area.
• Strong internal support – parts, scheduling, and admin are handled so you can focus on the work.
• Clear path to grow your skills and career.

Skills

Attitude and willingness to learn

Comfort with tools

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

KC Mechanical is Vermont’s leading expert in Commercial Kitchen Appliance Repair, Installation, and Preventive Maintenance. We’ve proudly served restaurants, schools, and commercial kitchens for nearly 30 years across Chittenden, Lamoille, Washington, Franklin, Orange, and Addison Counties—and we’re still growing. We’re a locally owned business—big enough to offer great benefits and steady work, but small enough to care about every member of our team.

What the Role Involves

• You’ll assist with servicing, installing, and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
• You don’t need experience in this exact trade—we’ll train the right person. A background in electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, or HVAC/R is helpful, but not required.
• Company van goes home with you – no need to commute to the shop daily.
• Local work – travel throughout our Vermont service area.
• Strong internal support – parts, scheduling, and admin are handled so you can focus on the work.
• Clear path to grow your skills and career.

What You’ll Need

• A great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working with tools and solving technical problems.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs, push 100 lbs, and pull 50 lbs.
• Basic hand tools (we can help you get started if needed).

Position Details

• Full-time W2 employment (not subcontracted).
• Paid training and on-the-job mentorship.
• Competitive starting pay.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, HRA Account and Life Insurance.
• Company van and heavy equipment provided.
• Gas card + incidentals card.
• Company-issued iPad, and uniform.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Overtime and on-call pay available.

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, and looking for a job where you can build a long-term career with real stability and support, KC Mechanical is the place to start.

Apply today and learn a trade that keeps Vermont running.