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Vermont Mechanical Inc. is an EEO employer.
The Commercial Kitchen Service Technician is an accomplished individual able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial cooking, refrigeration and HVAC equipment in commercial kitchen settings. This role will install new equipment, perform preventive maintenance of equipment, and excel at providing customer service. The technician is expected to bring industry knowledge to bear and to use all avenues of internal support and research where solutions are not immediately clear.
REQUIREMENTS
•Perform diagnosis, repair, and install cold and hot commercial kitchen equipment ranging from industrial grade refrigeration and freezer units, compressors, dish machines, disposals, specialized gas ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment.
•Replace bearings, pumps, motors, and perform diagnostic testing of coils, valves and connections for leaks, pressure and performance of equipment.
•To repair cold or refrigeration equipment, this role needs to:
+ Understand commercial refrigeration technology and have in-depth familiarity with procedures to work on reach ins freezers, walk ins units and/or ice machines.
+ Have the ability to replace compressors, TXVs, and similar equipment.
+ Be responsible to diagnosis equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance.
+ Service equipment that uses R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant propane.
•To install and repair hot equipment, this individual will:
+ Work on gas fired, electric powered and steam powered kitchen equipment including convection ovens, combination heat & steam ovens, flat tops, grills, steamers and skillets.
+ Diagnose issues with steam, electricity, water and gas systems.
+ Work on electric equipment and control circuits.
•Additionally, this role will work on conveyor systems, commercial dishwashers, mixers, slicers.
•Demonstrate knowledge of single and three phase power and basic plumbing systems.
•Provide technical support to other technicians on an as needed.
•Complete daily documentation to support prompt visit summary & client billing.
•Participate in service department rotational on-call schedule for the commercial kitchen customers.
Qualifications:
•3+ years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
•Ability to work independently as well as in partnership with other technicians
•Ethical decision-making ability
•Certifications, licenses, and registrations include EPA Universal, Natural Gas, and Propane. Type S electrical is preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
•Occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds
•Regularly lifting between 25 and 50 pounds
•Working in Vermont’s outdoor climate
•Driving – sitting for periods of time.
•Exposure to extreme temperatures
•Working in awkward spaces and at heights
What is listed above is representative of the position’s responsibilities, which may change during employment at the company’s discretion. Vermont Mechanical prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Vermont Mechanical encourages women, minorities, low-income applicants, and people with disabilities to apply.