Equipment Technician

La Colombe Coffee Workshop; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

La Colombe Coffee Workshop is seeking a skilled Coffee Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain our brewing equipment serving the NYC Metro area. The role requires mechanical inclination, safety awareness, and the ability to manage field service tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities include site visits, equipment testing, parts coordination, and documentation of service activities. Candidates should have 1+ year experience with large industrial appliances or coffee machines and strong

Qualifications

• 1+ year installing, servicing, and maintaining large industrial appliances (coffee machines a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to maintain records and document service activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary face-to-face representative of La Colombe while engaging with clients.
• Act as liaison between corporate office, client services, and clients for seamless support.
• Maintain accurate records related to machine support in SalesLogix and MAS systems.

Skills

Experience with industrial appliances

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Independence / self-management

Customer-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Warehouse in Weehawken, NJ, US, servicing customers in the NYC Metro area

Summary

At La Colombe Coffee Roasters, we take pride in crafting the best-tasting and most innovative coffee products in the industry. Our mission is to change the world by bringing happiness to people through coffee.

We are looking for a skilled Coffee Technician to join our team and ensure our customers enjoy exceptional coffee every day. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our brewing equipment in the New York City Metro area. The ideal candidate is a mechanically inclined, safety-conscious individual with a basic understanding of equipment repair principles and the ability to effectively maintain, repair, and re-program various coffee equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary, face-to-face representative of La Colombe while engaging with clients
• Act as the liaison between the corporate office, client services, and clients, ensuring seamless communication and support
• Maintain accurate records in SalesLogix and MAS systems related to machine support
• Execute work orders, manage machine agreements, and address service tickets promptly
• Conduct bench testing of new equipment upon delivery, ensuring readiness before installation
• Refurbish used coffee equipment to extend its lifespan and prepare it for reinstallation
• Oversee the removal and replacement of equipment as needed
• Coordinate parts ordering and logistics with the home office to ensure timely and efficient operations
• Maintain a well-stocked van with inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment for installations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining large industrial appliances; experience with coffee machines is a plus
• Technical Skills: Ability to follow service call and installation procedures provided by management, with the flexibility to adapt to emergency situations and changing circumstances
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Multitasking: Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Time Management: Able to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently without direct supervision