Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Smart Care Equipment Solutions Full time
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair Specialist

Employment Status: Full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive on-the-job training complemented by ongoing technical support and formal training sessions at our National Training Kitchen. Opportunities for professional CFESA certifications and career advancement.
  • Company-provided service vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and mobile phone for work-related tasks.
  • Competitive benefits package including 401k and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for career growth, including advanced technician and management roles.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with restaurant and hospitality management to deliver effective service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and specialty food service equipment.
  • Utilize your mechanical skills, troubleshooting abilities, and capacity to interpret diagrams and schematics.
  • Accurately diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment, including cooking, refrigeration, and ware-washing systems.
  • Engage with manufacturers as necessary for diagnostics and parts identification.
  • Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for on-site technical support.
  • Timely and professionally install all ordered parts in accordance with company policies.
  • Promote additional services offered by Smart Care to clients as appropriate.
  • Generate precise and timely administrative documents, including work orders, time reports, receipts, and inventory of truck stock.
  • Adhere to safe work practices and accident prevention protocols.
  • Maintain a clean and organized service vehicle, along with accurate parts and tool inventory.
  • Meet productivity standards set by the company.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.
  • Capability to work with moving mechanical components, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and potential electrical hazards in various conditions.
  • Comfortable working at heights, including ladders and roofs.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of technical experience in refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
  • Willingness to participate in an emergency on-call rotation, including nights and weekends.
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel as required.
  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant technical training, licenses, or certifications (e.g., EPA, CFESA).
  • Experience in commercial refrigeration or cooking equipment repair.
  • Self-motivated with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
About Smart Care Equipment Solutions

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is a national provider of repair and service for commercial food service, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our extensive mechanical services encompass hot-side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage systems, complex rack refrigeration, and HVAC solutions.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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