Service Technician

Hobart Food Equipment and Service; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid training

Career growth

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Job summary

Hobart Service in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Service Technician I-IV to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial food equipment. You will work across cooking, warewash, refrigeration, and food prep equipment with a focus on customer service and safety.

This role offers paid training, a company vehicle, advancement opportunities from Technician I to IV, and competitive pay based on experience and certifications. On-call coverage nights and weekends required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, gas, and refrigeration issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Install and service cooking, warewash, refrigeration, and food preparation equipment.
• Communicate repair recommendations and solutions with customers.
• Maintain parts inventory, tools, and company vehicle.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Communication

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CFESA certifications

EPA refrigeration certification

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Service Technician I-IV

Company Vehicle | Paid Training | Career Growth | Competitive Pay Based on Technician Level & Experience

Keep Commercial Kitchens Running. Build a Career That Lasts.

At Hobart Service, we help keep restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare facilities, schools, and foodservice operations running every day. For more than 125 years, we've been a trusted leader in commercial food equipment service, providing technicians with industry-leading training, career advancement opportunities, and the support needed to succeed. Whether you're an experienced technician or looking to grow your technical career, Hobart Service offers the tools, training, and resources to help you thrive.

Job Description

Service Technician I-IV

Company Vehicle | Paid Training | Career Growth | Competitive Pay Based on Technician Level & Experience

Keep Commercial Kitchens Running. Build a Career That Lasts.

At Hobart Service, we help keep restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare facilities, schools, and foodservice operations running every day. For more than 125 years, we've been a trusted leader in commercial food equipment service, providing technicians with industry-leading training, career advancement opportunities, and the support needed to succeed. Whether you're an experienced technician or looking to grow your technical career, Hobart Service offers the tools, training, and resources to help you thrive.

Why Join Hobart Service?

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Company-provided vehicle, tools, and technology
• Paid technical training and certification opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clear advancement opportunities from Technician I through Technician IV and beyond
• Stable career with an industry leader

What You'll Do

As a Service Technician, you'll provide installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for commercial food equipment. Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, gas, and refrigeration equipment issues
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
• Install and service commercial cooking, warewash, refrigeration, and food preparation equipment
• Communicate repair recommendations and solutions with customers
• Maintain parts inventory, tools, and company vehicle
• Support our safety culture by following safety procedures, identifying hazards, and promoting safe work practices

Qualifications

We hire all technicians at Levels I-IV and align each candidate to the appropriate level based on their experience, skills, technical knowledge, and certifications.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company insurance requirements
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment/parts; bend, kneel, stoop, and climb; work safely in a variety of commercial kitchen environments
• This position requires on-call coverage, including nights and weekends, as needed to support customer service needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial food equipment experience
• Microsoft Office knowledge – Outlook, Word, and Excel
• EPA, Refrigeration, and/or CFESA certifications

Compensation

Pay Range: $21.00 - $39.51 per hour

Compensation Is Based On Experience, Certifications, Skills, And Qualifications.

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team that values technical expertise, customer service, safety, and continuous learning.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.