Lead Cooler Service Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC; Sarasota, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

401(k) with match

Supplemental life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks) & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is seeking a Lead Cooler Service Technician to join our Sarasota team. You will perform mechanical services on cold drink equipment at customer accounts and help coach, train, and onboard new cooler service staff.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with possible weekend/holiday rotations. The role requires flexibility, safety focus, and compliance with company/DOT vehicle policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of general technical experience required.
• Prior diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated mechanical, technical and electrical aptitude.
• Basic computer and analytical skills.
• Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical services on cold drink equipment at customer accounts.
• Lead coaching, training, and onboarding of new cooler service team members.
• Keep refrigeration equipment in proper operating condition.
• Maintain positive customer relationships.
• Ensure vehicle has appropriate levels of parts inventory.
• Backfill and support for Field Service Supervisor’s absences.
• Lead special projects and inventory reviews for parts and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCNA fundamentals certification

Tools

Geotab

Lytx

Dashcams

Job description

Who We Are:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largestprivately-heldand the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Cooler Service Technician based out of our Sarasota location. Working 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Cooler Service Technician Lead, you will be responsible for performing mechanical services on cold drink equipment at customer accounts. Lead cooler service technicians will assist with the coaching, training, development, and onboarding of new members of the cooler service teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maneuver equipment in order to perform all mechanical services on cold drink equipment including preventative maintenance
• Keep all refrigeration equipment in proper operating condition
• Maintain positive customer relationships
• Prepare equipment in accordance with company standards
• Ensure vehicle has appropriate levels of parts inventory
• Maintain clean and safe work area
• Backfill and support for Field Service Supervisor’s paid time off
• Advanced trouble shooting and subject matter expert for Freestyle, McDonalds, vending, coolers, credit card readers, and legacy fountain equipment
• Conduct and verify inventory on technician vehicles (same as Field Service Supervisor)
• Accident investigation point person when Field Service Supervisor is unavailable
• Take on special assignments and projects as directed by Field Service supervisor, i.e., parts to be added for new customers; set section, shelf, bin on technician vehicles; review Excess and Obsolete parts inventory
• Backup and/or point person for resolving CCNA disputed invoices
• Work in cross functional groups to seek resolution to customer issues (dispatch, parts, CCNA)
• Train and support sales associates in basic equipment knowledge
• Monday-Friday Hour vary between 8:30am -10:30pm
• Position requires flexibility. Weekends and holidays may be required (schedule rotation)
• Must follow all Company/DOT vehicle policies. Smith-System, Geotab, Lytx (Dashcams), etc.

For this role, you will need:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of general technical experience required
• Prior diagnostic troubleshooting
• Demonstrated mechanical, technical and electrical aptitude
• Basic computerand analytical skills
• Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• 1+ years of refrigeration/HVAC experience preferred
• Plumbing experience preferred
• HVAC certification preferred
• CCNA fundamentals certification preferred

*Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Florida guidelines to determine eligibility for the position. Employment with Coke Florida isat-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.