Entry Level Hot Side Kitchen Appliance Technician

KC Mechanical; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

Job summary

A leading commercial kitchen service provider in Vermont is seeking an entry-level field technician. This role involves servicing and maintaining hot side kitchen appliances. Applicants should have a good attitude and willingness to learn, with a high school diploma or GED required. The job offers full-time W2 employment with comprehensive training and benefits, including a 401(k) match and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• A great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working with tools and solving technical problems.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs, push 100 lbs, and pull 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, installing, and maintaining hot side kitchen appliances.
• Travel throughout Vermont service area.
• Focus on work while internal support handles parts and scheduling.

Skills

Great attitude

Willingness to learn

Comfort with tools

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Overview

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

We’re hiring for an entry-level field technician position focused on hot side commercial kitchen equipment. You’ll assist with servicing, installing, and maintaining appliances like ovens, stoves, fryers, grills, and steamers. 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

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, HRA Account and Life Insurance
• Company van and heavy equipment provided
• Gas card + incidentals card
• Company-issued iPad, and uniform
• 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 hot side kitchen trade that keeps Vermont running.