Pro-Plus Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Nextech; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Family/team work environment

Job summary

Nextech is hiring a field HVAC technician to install, diagnose, and service commercial kitchen equipment across sites. You’ll handle convection ovens, conveyers, ovens, fryers, steamers, and related devices, with a focus on quality service and customer trust.

The role demands physical endurance, the ability to read customer prices, and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Strong industry certification is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specific industry certification/license in HVAC preferred.
• Experience with commercial cooking equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on commercial cooking equipment (convection ovens, conveyor ovens, combi-ovens, fryers, grills, slicers, steamers, microwaves).
• Promote company beliefs regarding quality service and fair-minded business solutions; build trust with clients.
• Read, understand and quote customer prices; operate hand and power tools and gauges.
• Transport and install equipment; read diagrams; perform testing and adjustments.
• Work flexible hours, including on-call nights and weekends.

Skills

Industry Certification/License

Reading quotes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification (HVAC) or equivalent

Tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

Join the best in the industry at Pro-Plus powered by Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of Quality, Value, and Integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pro-Plus powered by Nextech sets itself apart from other companies by being America’s largest HVAC/R service provider.

As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Pro-Plus powered by Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Pro-Plus powered by Nextech today!

Why Should You Apply?

• Work-life Balance
• Excellent benefits
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation
• Family/team work environment

What You’ll Be Doing

Install, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on commercial cooking equipment i.e. convection ovens, conveyor-ovens, combi-ovens, fryers, grills, slicers, steamers and microwaves. Experience servicing refrigeration equipment is a plus!

All Technicians are expected to promote our Company’s core beliefs regarding quality service and fair-minded business solutions, by providing a relationship of trust that provides loyalty, satisfaction, and assurance to our clients. All Technicians must foster a positive experience and healthy outcome for our clients and Company as a whole.

Min Compensation

USD $30.00/Hr.

Max Compensation

USD $40.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

• Install new commercial kitchen equipment to include dishwashers, conveyers, ovens, stoves, kettles, fryers, steamers and ice machines.
• Diagnose commercial cooking equipment performance through observation, testing, and setup.
• Disassemble and re-assemble equipment to perform trouble shooting, preventive maintenance, and repair
• Able to read, understand and quote customer prices.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, gauges, and measuring equipment to perform service of unit.
• Lift, carry, pull, and push components and/or equipment to test, setup, or maintain equipment.
• Give and take written and verbal instructions.
• Complete documents to verify work performed.
• Operate a commercial vehicle and trailer.
• Work flexible hours as required as well as on-call nights and weekends when assigned.
• Explain service charges and work performed to the customer.

What We’re Looking For

• Specific Industry Certification/License
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to drive extended hours for assigned calls which could require up to 8-10 hours of driving time, on occasion
• Must be able to operate a vehicle safely and legally
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must not exceed ladder ratings
• Must be able to climb ladders multiple times, including climbing ladders to access rooftops comfortably and routinely with extension and/or fixed ladders
• Must be able to haul/carry equipment and tools to roof via ladders
• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
• Continuously requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
• Must be able to reach your hands over your head
• Must be able to stand hard and sometimes slippery surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders
• Must be able to maneuver confined access areas
• This role will be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location
• Must be able to regularly operate computer equipment, such as iPad and Cell phone