Lead Service Technician, Equipment Care

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Implement performance check initiatives by proactively maintaining commercial foodservice equipment.

• Execute installations, removals, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs on beverage equipment.

• Operate independently at customer locations, focusing on commercial refrigerators, ice machines, ovens, fryers, and beverage equipment.

• Provide in-service training to customer staff on effective cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment.

• Manage time and resources efficiently to control costs, boost efficiencies, and fulfill customer commitments.

• Identify operational issues leading to kitchen equipment failures.

• Diagnose, repair, and conduct planned maintenance on cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment.

• Attend technical and manufacturer training to acquire further licenses and certifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Willingness to be on call or work shifts based on customer requirements.

• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications, such as EPA or CFESA, are preferred.

• Technical experience in refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or related military service is preferred.

• Capability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds.

• Ability to work with moving mechanical components, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and the risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing environments.

• Proficient in working on ladders, roofs, and other elevated locations.

• Self-motivated with a proven capacity to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision, which is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• On-the-job training with access to on-demand technical support.

• Continuous formal hands-on and classroom training at the National Training Kitchen.

• Professional CFESA certifications with opportunities for career advancement.

• Company service vehicle provided.

• Fuel card included.

• Computer and cell phone available for business purposes.

• Market-leading benefits program offered.

• 401k plan available.

• Paid time off provided.

• Opportunities for growth, including advanced technician and management roles.