Independent Field Service Technician: Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company service vehicle + fuel card

Company phone + computer

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Training & certifications

Independence

Benefits (401(k), pension, PTO)

Room to grow

Job summary

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. This role is a hands-on Service Technician who will diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of commercial kitchen equipment at customer sites.

You will work with restaurants, hotels, and hospitals, traveling as needed, with opportunities for quarterly bonuses and ongoing training to advance your technical skills and career with Smart Care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of technical experience in refrigeration, appliance repair, commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC, or military technical service.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently without someone looking over your shoulder all day.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
• 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 the Friday-night dinner rush.
• Work directly with restaurant and hospitality managers to get their equipment back up and running.
• Manage your daily service calls and work independently in the field.
• Document your work so everyone knows what you fixed and why.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rotation, because unfortunately equipment has no respect for nights or weekends.
• Occasionally travel overnight when needed.
• Earn quarterly bonuses by meeting efficiency and productivity goals.

Job description

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. This role is a hands-on Service Technician who will diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of commercial kitchen equipment at customer sites.

You will work with restaurants, hotels, and hospitals, traveling as needed, with opportunities for quarterly bonuses and ongoing training to advance your technical skills and career with Smart Care.