PM Technician

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Formal hands-on and classroom training

CFESA certifications

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Commercial Kitchen PM Technician to travel to customer sites in the Chicago area to perform maintenance and repairs on a range of kitchen equipment. You will lead preventive maintenance tasks, train customer staff on proper use and cleaning, and work independently to meet commitments.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and willingness to be on call.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to be on call or work shifts per customer needs.
• Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance checks on commercial foodservice equipment at customer sites, including refrigeration, ovens, fryers and beverage equipment.
• Conduct in-service training for customers on daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Manage time and resources to control costs, improve efficiency, and meet customer commitments.
• Attend technical and manufacturer training to obtain additional licenses and certifications.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CFESA certifications

Job description

Commercial Kitchen PM Technician (Chicago, IL)

What’s in it for you

• On-the-job training with on-demand technical support, and formal hands‑on and classroom training at our National Training Kitchen.
• Professional CFESA certifications with potential for advancement.
• Company service vehicle, fuel card, computer, and cell phone for business use.
• Market‑leading benefits program, including 401(k) and paid time off.

What You Will Do

You will leave home each morning and independently work at customer sites to complete performance checks on commercial foodservice equipment, including refrigerators, ice machines, ovens, fryers, and complete beverage equipment preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, installations, and removals. You will complete in‑service training of the customer’s staff on proper cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment. You will effectively manage time and resources to control costs, enhance efficiencies, and meet customer commitments. You will identify operating challenges that lead to kitchen equipment failure in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial customers. You will attend appropriate technical and manufacturer training to obtain additional licenses and certifications to progress in your career.

Physical Requirements

Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds. Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions. Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Willingness to be on call or work shifts according to customer needs.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.
• Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (e.g., EPA, CFESA).
• Technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
• Self‑motivated with proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

As a Technician you will be at the heart of our operations by diagnosing, repairing, and providing planned maintenance on a broad range of cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment. Your work makes you a valuable partner to our customers by helping them improve their food service operations, equipment uptime, and overall profitability.

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot‑side cooking equipment, stand‑alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. We are OEM‑agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single‑source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs. Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high‑quality technician base, breadth of services and quick response times.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].