Service Technician I

Illinois Tool Works; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions as a Service Technician. You will assist with installations and maintenance, ensuring equipment is delivered and set up efficiently. This role requires mechanical skills, customer service abilities, and the flexibility to work various hours. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent insurance options, and extensive training, all in a safety-conscious environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent insurance options with low premiums

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Extensive training (on-the-job, online, classroom)

Service vehicle, uniforms, and safety equipment provided

Safety-conscious environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work safely with mechanical/electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment installations and maintenance.
• Drive service and delivery trucks for equipment delivery.
• Support other branch employees and service technicians.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Welding

Hydraulics

Electrical skills

Plumbing

Soldering

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,800 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers. Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, giving back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrating the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect, and Shared Risk.

Job Description

The selected candidate will assist with equipment installations and maintenance, including assembly, inspection, uncrating, and moving equipment into position. They will drive service and delivery trucks to deliver or pick up equipment using a lift-gate, and support other branch employees and service technicians as needed. Flexibility to work hours as required is essential.

Compensation: The pay rate depends on qualifications and experience, ranging from $26.00 to $35.20 per hour.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma/GED or related experience
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work safely with mechanical/electrical equipment
• Basic knowledge of welding, hydraulics, and electrical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems
• Basic plumbing and soldering knowledge
• Knowledge of CO2 and Freon
• Familiarity with moving tools and equipment
• Customer service skills, including resolving issues and effective communication
• Ability to manage expense reports and travel budgets
• Willingness to become a Service/Repair Technician in the future
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 50-75 lbs with or without assistance
• Climbing up to 8 ft with a ladder; working on roofs
• Extensive driving (5-6 hours/day)
• Kneeling, squatting, bending, pushing/pulling
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet conditions
• Ability to travel for overnight and multi-day assignments

Additional Information

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay
• Excellent insurance options with low premiums
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with company match
• Extensive training (on-the-job, online, classroom)
• Service vehicle, uniforms, and safety equipment provided
• Safety-conscious environment

Hobart Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We maintain a tobacco-free and drug-free workplace. If you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

ITW and Hobart Service are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment, fostering equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.