Senior Commercial Kitchen Technician – Hot & Cold Side

Horizon Food Equipment; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice equipment, refrigeration, and cold storage. We seek a skilled Commercial Kitchen Service Technician to service hot-side cooking equipment and cold-side refrigeration across customer sites in North Carolina.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, gas, and refrigeration issues, perform preventive maintenance, read diagrams and manuals, and document findings.

Qualifications

• Hands-on service experience with hot-side and cold-side commercial kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshoot and complete routine service calls independently.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, equipment controls, gas systems, and refrigeration principles.
• EPA Section 608 certification; Universal preferred.
• Valid drivers license and driving record.
• Reliable, professional communication and quality workmanship.
• Manufacturer training and industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, service, and repair commercial cooking equipment (ovens, ranges, fryers, griddles, steamers).
• Service and repair commercial refrigeration equipment (walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables, ice machines).
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, gas, and refrigeration issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to support reliable operation.
• Read wiring diagrams, service manuals, and manufacturer specs.
• Verify proper operation after service or repair.
• Document findings, repairs, and parts needed.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and technicians.
• Follow safety procedures and refrigerant-handling practices.

Skills

Hot & Cold side equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical & gas knowledge

Refrigeration principles

EPA 608 certification

Driver's license

Professional communication

Industry certifications

Job description

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice equipment, refrigeration, and cold storage. We seek a skilled Commercial Kitchen Service Technician to service hot-side cooking equipment and cold-side refrigeration across customer sites in North Carolina.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, gas, and refrigeration issues, perform preventive maintenance, read diagrams and manuals, and document findings.