Field Service Technician: Commercial Kitchen Equipment

smartcare; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Quarterly bonus

Training & certifications

Independence in the field

Benefits including 401(k) & PTO

Room to grow into senior technician/领导

Job summary

Smart Care is seeking a hands-on Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels, and hospitals. You will read wiring diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and work with managers to minimize downtime.

The role requires independence, mechanical aptitude, a valid driver license, and willingness to travel occasionally. On-call rotation is required, with potential overnight trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of technical experience in refrigeration, appliance repair, commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, or military technical service.
• Valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored immigration assistance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and other foodservice equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues without immediately blaming the machine.
• Read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance to catch problems before peak service times.
• Work directly with restaurant and hospitality managers to get equipment back up and running.
• Manage daily service calls and work independently in the field.
• Document work performed and reasons for fixes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation; occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC equipment

Job description

Smart Care is seeking a hands-on Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels, and hospitals. You will read wiring diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and work with managers to minimize downtime.

The role requires independence, mechanical aptitude, a valid driver license, and willingness to travel occasionally. On-call rotation is required, with potential overnight trips.