Hot Side Technician

Firstcall Mechanical Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career growth programs

Referral bonus

Company vehicle/allowance

Phone allowance

Uniforms

Boot allowances

Job summary

FirstCall Mechanical is seeking an experienced Hot Side Technician to join a growing team in Chesapeake, VA. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, and kettles, with a strong focus on safety and code compliance.

The role requires EPA certification, 2+ years in HVAC and kitchen equipment, and a valid driver’s license. Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills are essential as you support rapid service delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a commercial HVAC setting.
• 2+ years on industrial/commercial kitchen equipment.
• Active EPA Certification.
• Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial hot side kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, grills, warmers, kettles, and other cooking appliances.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Conduct safety inspections and verify compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable codes.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret wiring/s

Tools

Wiring diagrams / schematics

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: STR Chesapeake - Chesapeake, VA 23320A FirstCall Mechanical Company

HOT SIDE TECHNICIAN

Location: Chesapeake, VA

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

STR Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC services provider in the Charlotte metro area. Founded in 2006, STR Mechanical partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2023.

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Hot Side Technician to join our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills, as well as an active EPA Certification.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial hot side kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, grills, warmers, kettles, and other cooking appliances
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Conduct safety inspections and verify compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable codes

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC needs

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the local Service Manager and is responsible for engaging with the service team and all of our customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a commercial HVAC setting
• 2+ years of working on industrail / commerical kicthen equipment
• Strong knowledge of gas, electric, and steam-operated cooking equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Valid Driver License w/acceptable driving record
• Active EPA Certification
• OSHA 10 certification preferred
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer by checking in and out with them on jobs.
• Able to explain the problems and resolution in a manner that the customer can understand.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal numbers.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mental stamina for problem-solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.