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.