Kitchen Equipment Service Technician

Smart Care

Commercial kitchen equipment technician repairing cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and HVAC systems for Smart Care. Providing onsite customer service, diagnostics, installations, and emergency support.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and technical expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration and cooking appliances. Capable of maintaining safety standards and productivity while managing service vehicle inventory and customer interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Kitchen Equipment RepairRefrigeration TroubleshootingTechnical Assistance ConsultationEPA CertificationValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingDiagnosisRepairMechanical AptitudeReading DiagramsParts IdentificationInstallationWork Order ProductionInventory ManagementSafety Practices

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedIndependent WorkCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

EPA CertificationCFESA Certification

Industry Keywords

Commercial Cooking EquipmentRefrigerationHVACAppliance RepairService SolutionsEmergency On-Call RotationTechnical Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and specialty food service equipment
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial kitchen equipment
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, troubleshoot issues, and read diagrams and schematics
Communicate with manufacturers for diagnosis and parts identification
Consult the Technical Assistance Group for onsite technical support
Install customer-ordered parts promptly and professionally according to company policy
Promote and recommend other Smart Care services when needed
Produce accurate work orders, time reports, receipts, and truck stock inventories
Follow safe work practices and accident prevention procedures
Maintain an orderly service vehicle and accurate parts and tool inventory
Maintain productivity levels according to company standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Willingness and ability to participate in the emergency on-call rotation, including nights and weekends
Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned
Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this role
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds
Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and electrical-shock risks in damp, humid, or freezing conditions
Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places
Preferred: relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications such as EPA or CFESA
Preferred: commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience
Self-motivated, with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-On & Retention Bonus
On-the-job training with available on-demand technical support
Ongoing formal hands-on and classroom training at the National Training Kitchen
Professional CFESA certifications with potential for advancement
Company service vehicle
Fuel card
Tablet and cell phone for business use
Market-leading benefits program
401k
Paid time off
Growth opportunities including advanced technician and management positions