About the Role
CloudKitchens transforms underutilized properties into smart kitchens to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery, making food more affordable, higher quality, and convenient. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on modern commercial kitchen facilities with a mix of hands-on repair, system troubleshooting, and facility support, with potential for growth into leadership roles within a rapidly expanding industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on commercial HVAC/R systems (WIC/R, RTUs, exhaust fans, hoods, make-up air units, DOAS systems)
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues across multiple sites
- Support refrigeration and kitchen ventilation systems
- Conduct site inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently
- Handle basic electrical and plumbing maintenance as needed
- Coordinate with external vendors for specialized repairs and warranty work
- Use Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor performance and diagnose issues
- Provide remote troubleshooting support to onsite teams and vendors
- Review reports (startup, testing, balancing) to verify system performance
- Assist with new facility openings by verifying installation and system functionality
- Identify issues early and coordinate corrective actions
Requirements
- 4+ years of commercial HVAC/R experience
- Experience working with rooftop units, ventilation systems, or refrigeration(WIC/F)
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites locally
Skills
- Commercial HVAC/R systems
- Rooftop units
- Ventilation systems
- Refrigeration (WIC/F)
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnostics
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Electrical maintenance
- Plumbing maintenance
Location
- Greater New York area
Work Type
- Field-based
- Local travel between sites
- Home daily
- Monday–Friday schedule
- On-call rotation
- Overtime opportunities
Experience Level
- 4+ years of commercial HVAC/R experience
Education Level
- HVAC Universal certification (EPA, trade school, or equivalent) (Preferred)
- Experience in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-site facilities (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $32.00 - $42.00/hour + Overtime
Benefits
- Full Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Company-provided device (phone/tablet)
- Mileage reimbursement
About the Company
- CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery.
- Our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality, and convenient for everyone.
- We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens.
- We create jobs in the neighborhoods where we launch new facilities.
- We provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.
- We're changing the game for restaurateurs, from entrepreneurs to global quick-service restaurant chains.
- Demand for online food delivery is growing rapidly, expanding from $10B to $100B in the US over the last 5 years and projected to reach $500B-$1T by 2030.
- We are part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
- We offer a collaborative environment with support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers.
- We work closely with other teams to ensure customer success.
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