GORDON FOOD SERVICE Restaurant Equipment Repair Technician Salary in the United States

Commercial Kitchen Maintenance, Repair, Installation, and Customer Interaction

Company vehicle

Location: From where you live – to where your customers are! Your office is your company vehicle! 

Perks & Benefits: Company Van (use for personal too), maintenance, company credit card, tools, cell phone reimbursement, gas card, uniform, medical, dental, vision, bonus, & 401k matching.

Route:  West side of Cleveland and surrounding areas

Think commercial kitchen. The beverage machines, dishwashers, and other equipment used within restaurants, schools, and hospitals require someone who can calibrate, troubleshoot technical issues, and install.  Every day is a little different with a great blend of mechanical work and people interaction.

That’s where you come in!

Also, in keeping with food service regulations, anywhere food is prepared for customers, it is required they use certain chemicals and processes to comply with department of health. In this role, you'll support our customers with their purchases and equipment used for this portion of food service operations as well.

Position requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 2 years previous sales and equipment repair experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid state driver's license (required)
• Successfully pass the drug screen, motor vehicle report (MVR) and background check requirements (criminal background check – we do not check your credit score).
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Work Schedule:

• This is a Monday – Friday schedule
• Start time: May be between 7–8 AM
• End time: 5 PM or until finish, Weekend Rotation once every 5 weeks
• From time to time, we might need you other hours / days of the week (flexibility is important)
• This position requires the ability to provide emergency services on a 24 hour basis during the week, as well as 8 weekends per year - when on call

A day in the life of our Technicians includes:

• Rebuilds chemical and beverage equipment according to standards.
• Cleans, delimes and re-grains equipment  to meet standards listed on quality control sheet.
• Tests / diagnoses chemical and beverage equipment to validate proper performance. 
• Provides function checks and polishing of equipment according to quality control sheet.
• Maintains proper inventory of parts in service center and performs inventory counts four times a year.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Utilizes Gordon Food Service (GFS) assets appropriately
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other skills, abilities and requirements needed for this position:

• Must be self-motivated, a team player, have a positive attitude with good work ethics, takes pride in own work, and have good time management skills and good mechanical aptitude.  

• Must have thorough understanding of all products, equipment, and tools required to complete tasks required of the position 
• Adheres to safety precautions.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Must be able to properly use dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of 70 pounds or more. 
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.