A Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair Technician diagnoses, installs, repairs, and maintains restaurant appliances such as ovens, refrigerators, fryers, and dishwashers. They perform preventative maintenance, order parts, and ensure equipment complies with safety regulations. Key requirements include technical proficiency in electricity, plumbing, or HVAC, a valid driver's license, and strong troubleshooting skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and fix commercial cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing equipment.
- Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance on HVAC units, fryers, and refrigeration to prevent breakdowns.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed logs of repairs, parts inventory, and service reports.
- Customer Service: Communicate with restaurant management regarding repair status and provide service updates.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to OSHA and safety regulations.
Job Requirements
- Technical Skills: Experience with electrical, refrigeration (HVAC), or gas systems.
- Tools: Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment (e.g., multimeter).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in tight or hot/cold spaces.
- Licenses & Experience: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and typically 1-5+ years of experience.
- Certifications: CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association) or NATE certifications are often preferred.
Equipment Worked On
- Hot Side: Ovens, ranges, griddles, fryers, steamers.
- Cold Side: Coolers, freezers, ice machines.
- Warewashing: Dishwashers and waste disposals.
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent travel to client locations in a service vehicle.
- Work environments include restaurants, hospitals, and cafeteria kitchens.
- Requires standing, kneeling, and crawling for extended periods.
MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MetroPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc. family of companies. At MetroPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They're the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we've grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.
Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we're living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.
