Commercial Food Equipment Service Technician

Job Summary

· Repairs, adjusts, installs, and trains on commercial food equipment, such as Combi Ovens, Rotisseries, Cook & Hold ovens.

General Accountabilities

· Adhere to all SAFETY policies and procedures.

· Maintain proper inventory of parts on personal company vehicle.

· Services and repairs commercial food equipment, such as Combi Ovens, Rotisseries, Cook & Hold ovens.

· Disassembles appliances so that problems can be diagnosed, and repairs can be made.

· Traces electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conducts tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.

· Replaces worn and defective parts such as switches, gaskets, probes, circuit boards, or defective wiring, and more.

· Talks to customers or refers to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.

· Reassembles units after repairs are made, adjusting and cleaning and parts as needed.

· Records maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.

· Maintains stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.

· Observes and examines appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.

· Observes and tests operation of appliances following installation and makes any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.

· Refers to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.

· Communicates with MFG Service department for troubleshooting needs.

· Instructs customers regarding operation and care of appliances.

· Assembles new or reconditioned appliances.

· Cleans, lubricates, and touches up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.

· *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

· Education: Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree

· Experience: 1-2 years of commercial food service equipment repairs

· Clean Driving Record

· Able to travel long distances, overnight stays, and available to work weekends and holidays when needed.

· General knowledge of plumbing, electrical and codes a plus

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication

· Intermediate computer skills

· Highly motivated to work independently

· Troubleshooting

· Critical thinking

· Operation monitoring

· Quality control analysis

· Judgment and decision making

· Complex problem solving

· Time management

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift 50 pounds.

· Bend or twist body.

· Stand for long periods of time.

· Keep or regain their balance.