Field Service Technician: Vending & Refrigeration

Socket.dev; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install, set up, repair and maintain vending, cooling and fountain equipment at customer accounts in Illinois. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and coordinate with customers to minimize downtime while working independently with limited supervision.

The role requires lifting 20–45 pounds repeatedly, moving machines weighing up to 1200 pounds, and kneeling, squatting, crawling and bending in tight spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems and troubleshooting
• Able to serve customers and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of refrigeration and electrical systems is a plus
• Ability to follow safety procedures and DOT regulations where applicable

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventive maintenance on marketing equipment
• Unload and reload with products as necessary
• Install equipment and route connections to dispensing units
• Prioritize and schedule service calls to meet customer windows
• Travel to locations to assess and repair equipment
• Document service activities and maintain inventory on truck

Skills

Mechanical systems

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

HVAC equipment

Refrigeration systems

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install, set up, repair and maintain vending, cooling and fountain equipment at customer accounts in Illinois. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and coordinate with customers to minimize downtime while working independently with limited supervision.

The role requires lifting 20–45 pounds repeatedly, moving machines weighing up to 1200 pounds, and kneeling, squatting, crawling and bending in tight spaces.