Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Location : Houston, TX

Employment / FLSA Status : Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

What’s in it For You :

On-the-job training with available on-demand technical support as well as ongoing formal hands-on and classroom training at our National Training Kitchen.

Professional CFESA certifications with the potential for advancement.

• Receive a company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet and cell phone for business use
• Market-leading benefits program including 401k and paid time off
• Take charge of your career through growth opportunities including advanced technician and management positions

What You Will Do :

• Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and other specialty food service equipment
• Demonstrate your mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to read diagrams and schematics
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Commercial Kitchen Equipment, including cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing and other specialty food service equipment
• Communicate with manufacturers as needed to help with diagnoses and parts identification
• Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsite
• Install all parts ordered for the customer in a timely and professional manner and in line with company policy
• Promote and recommend other services provided by Smart Care to customers when needed
• Produce accurate and timely administrative documents, such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory
• Follow safe work practices and accident prevention procedures
• Maintain a neat and orderly service vehicle, along with accurate parts and tool inventory
• Maintain productivity levels in accordance with company standards

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions
• Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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 be involved with the emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned
• Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications :

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and / or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA)
• Commercial refrigeration and / or commercial cooking equipment repair experience
• Self-motivated with the proven ability prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision

As a Technician you will be at the heart of our operations by diagnosing, repairing, and providing planned maintenance on a broad range of cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment.

Your work makes you a valuable partner to our customers by helping them improve their food service operations, equipment uptime, and overall profitability.

Smart Care’s industry leading technical training, mobile-technologies, and technical support provide the opportunity for you to rapidly expand your expertise and grow your career in this dynamic industry.

If you’re ready for a new and exciting challenge, it’s time to get smart with Smart Care!