Field Food Equipment Technician

Houchens-Food-Group,-Inc.; Delafield (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a Food Equipment Service Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on food service and meat-processing equipment located throughout our grocery stores.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and be comfortable working independently in an active grocery store environment, with travel to store locations as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial kitchen, grocery, or food-processing equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, switches, controls, heating elements, and related components.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical information.
• Ability to use electrical meters, hand tools, and power tools safely.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service calls.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel to Houchens Food Group store locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial food-service and meat-processing equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and extend equipment life.
• Respond to equipment service calls and communicate repair status with store management.
• Identify required replacement parts and assist with ordering parts and materials.
• Install or replace equipment and components as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance, parts, and equipment condition.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and service vehicle.
• Communicate equipment concerns and recommend repair or replacement when appropriate.
• Provide professional and courteous service to store personnel.
• Additional projects/duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Read wiring diagrams

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Independent multi-call work

Customer-service skills

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Houchens Food Group is seeking a Food Equipment Service Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on food service and meat-processing equipment located throughout our grocery stores.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and be comfortable working independently in an active grocery store environment, with travel to store locations as required.