About the Role
P&D Appliance seeks a Field Service Technician with expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment. This role involves maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing electric and gas commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including HVAC, steam, hot side (Air Fryer, Ovens), and cold side (Walk-in Freezers, Refrigerators) units.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
- Troubleshoot and repair gas, electric, water, refrigeration, and steam-powered commercial kitchen equipment using various tools.
- Apply advanced knowledge of tools, commercial kitchen, and HVAC parts, and electrical principles (Ohm's law, Watt's law).
- Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues regarding required repairs and status.
- Navigate service software and communication channels to provide quality service.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience repairing commercial gas, electrical, steam, and/or refrigeration equipment.
- Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills.
- Goal-oriented with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent customer communication skills.
- Ability to work hard, be punctual, and stay organized.
- Completion of a satisfactory background check.
- Completion of a drug screen.
- Valid Driver's license with a driving record aligning with safety standards.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience with commercial cooking equipment (Preferred).
- CFESA certification (Preferred).
- EPA Universal Certification (Preferred).
- Computer literacy (Preferred).
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing
- Repairing commercial cooking equipment
- Repairing refrigeration equipment
- Maintaining commercial kitchen equipment
- Modifying commercial kitchen equipment
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC
- Advanced knowledge of steam equipment
- Advanced knowledge of hot side equipment
- Advanced knowledge of cold side equipment
- Advanced knowledge of various tools
- Advanced knowledge of commercial kitchen parts
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC parts
- Application of principles of electricity
- Electrical skills
- Electronic skills
- Mechanical skills
- Customer communication
- Service software navigation
- Communication channels navigation
Location
- San Francisco surrounding areas
- Oakland surrounding areas
- San Jose surrounding areas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Field Service
- Extensive daily travel
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and skill set
- Overtime available
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k
- 401k Company Match
- Company Vehicle
- Company Cell Phone/Tablet
- Technical Training
- Service Uniforms
About the Company
- P&D Appliance has been a trusted partner for restaurants, hotels, and hospitals since 1946.
- Provides timely, professional service and technical assistance throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
Equal Opportunity
- P&D Appliance is an equal opportunity employer.
- Committed to celebrating diversity.
- Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
