Junior Service Technician: Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Hobart Food Equipment and Service; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Food Equipment Group LLC seeks an entry-level Service/Repair Technician 1 to provide on-site support for Hobart Service customers, including installation and service of commercial food equipment. The role requires mechanical/electrical aptitude and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

The position involves a schedule that includes on-call, after-hours, holidays, and weekend on-site repair support, with emphasis on safety, quality, and customer experience. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and,
• 0-2 years of electrical/mechanical experience
• Associates Degree or Vocational Certificate is preferred.
• Mechanical or electrical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs basic mechanical commercial food equipment and assists in more advanced installs as needed.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair basic mechanical commercial food equipment for customers on contract and/or on time and material (i.e., T&M) basis.
• Completes and documents preventative maintenance on basic mechanical commercial food equipment.
• Implements and supports standard operating procedures outlined in Hobart Service safety manuals and programs.
• Supports branch and organization financial objectives by providing a quality customer experience.
• Maintains current organization, industry, and equipment knowledge.
• Responsible for assigned company assets including vehicle, tools, and inventory.
• Follows the company's safe driving and other applicable policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management & communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or vocational certificate preferred

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

ITW Food Equipment Group LLC seeks an entry-level Service/Repair Technician 1 to provide on-site support for Hobart Service customers, including installation and service of commercial food equipment. The role requires mechanical/electrical aptitude and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

The position involves a schedule that includes on-call, after-hours, holidays, and weekend on-site repair support, with emphasis on safety, quality, and customer experience. Some travel may be required.