Vending & Refrigeration Field Technician

PepsiCo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled installation and maintenance technician to service vending, cooling, fountain, ice and frozen beverage equipment at customer sites in Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. The role encompasses installation, repair, and preventative maintenance, with EPA certification compliance.

Diagnose problems, document work on the e-pad after each call, and maintain safety standards. Some locations may require CDL and state certifications; travel to customer sites is common.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable)
• Pass DOT Physical and DOT Road-test if required
• Adhere to DOT Regulations
• Requires applicable state/local and EPA refrigeration certifications
• Must be able to pass refrigeration certification Type I/Type II practices (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on marketing equipment
• Unload and reload with products as necessary
• Repair and maintain sealed refrigeration systems
• Complete all refrigerant documentation in accordance with EPA regulations
• Educate customers on basic equipment repair and upkeep procedures
• Install equipment by making holes and route lines to connect products to dispensing unit, connecting water and gas supply and finding drains for units with ice
• Fill installed equipment and adjust to proper mixture
• Drive to location, evaluate situation and perform necessary work (may include plumbing, electricity, refrigeration, carpentry)
• Collect accurate and complete equipment and customer information
• Remove old parts and replace with new parts * Maintain parts inventory on service truck
• Establish positive relationship with contacts at service calls
• After each call, complete documentation on e-pad
• Transport miscellaneous items (e.g., compressors for repair/scrap, cardboard for recycle, etc.)
• Follow all safety requirements, regulations, and processes
• Follow all driving rules and regulations when operating company vehicle
• Maintain OEM certifications
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Electrical literacy

Tools

HVAC equipment installation

Refrigeration systems

Plumbing basics

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a skilled installation and maintenance technician to service vending, cooling, fountain, ice and frozen beverage equipment at customer sites in Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. The role encompasses installation, repair, and preventative maintenance, with EPA certification compliance.

Diagnose problems, document work on the e-pad after each call, and maintain safety standards. Some locations may require CDL and state certifications; travel to customer sites is common.