Date posted: May 20, 2026
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Job post summary – Part time
Job description:
Local Philadelphia Vending Company is looking to hire a Part-time, On-Site individual to join our service and install team as a Service Mechanic supporting our vending machines, new high-tech smart cooler and coffee systems solutions.
- Great Opportunity to join our expanding company
- Experience required, but willing to train the right technical individual on specific emerging vending systems technology
- Must be reliable, on-time and have 2 years of consistent work experience
- Ability to work independently – this job is an internal role working within our Philadelphia, Wheeler Street mechanic shop location
- Good communication skills, experience with hand tools, electronics, mechanically inclined
- Part time, Monday-Friday – 3 days per week. approximately 20-24 hours/wk.
- Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
- Must be drug free; Qualified Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
RDS Vending, state of the art “Smart Cooler’ and Coffee Systems Mechanic:
- We are hiring immediately for a part-time Vending Service Shop Mechanic
- Location: Philadelphia – 7500 Wheeler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19153.
- Schedule: Part time schedule. Three days per week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 7am-3pm. Days may vary. More details upon interview.
- Requirements: Driving experience not required; RDS specific equipment training on the job is available. Pre-employment physical Background review required before hire.
- Pay Range: up to $22 per hour.
About RDS:
RDS Vending has been serving industries in the greater Philadelphia area since 1989. Based in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area, we are a local, family-owned business serving healthcare, education, manufacturing, corporate, hotel, and retail industries with quality vending programs, micro-markets and office coffee services. RDS brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. RDS’s solutions include vending, markets, office coffee and snacks.
Job Summary
We are hiring immediately for a part-time vending systems Mechanic position to work in our office location. Mechanics are a key member of the RDS Service team who enable the availability of our products to clients. Our mechanics bring reliable access to a wide variety of snacks, foods and beverages to our clients through new innovative machines and markets, helping to create exciting customer experiences. With RDS’ investment in state-of-the-art technology, including “smart coolers”, the shop mechanic will expand their skills on the job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect machines and equipment to determine/locate causes of malfunctions, dismantle machines to gain access to problem areas (re-assemble upon completion of repair)
- Inspect parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems; remove and replace worn or defective parts; repairs broken parts; realign and adjust components; test machine operation following repair to ensure it is in working order before returning to inventory or deployment.
- Review existing inventory and orders parts as necessary; ships and receives machines; maintains equipment inventory
- Set up and operate mechanical equipment and small hand tools for equipment repair.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, organize parts, inventory and ensure shop and work areas are free of debris and hazards.
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and related equipment. Inspect and test machines to ensure cleanliness inside and out
- Assist in set-up of new Micro Markets and state-of-the-art "Smart Coolers" in the RDS shop prior to delivery.
- Assist with RDS projects that the service department must complete to support business objectives (e.g., pricing updates, Planogram changes, filling machines with specialty products before installation).
- Assist the service technicians with obtaining vending parts that may be required to properly service all scheduled machines
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and other related equipment to help ensure safe and error-free operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to stringent safety protocols in the RDS shop and warehouse
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
