Service Technician-Foodservice
17 days ago
Perrysburg
Job Description Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies is a leader in the distribution of new and used restaurant equipment. If you’re looking for a positive and energetic company where your ideas are valued, Burkett is the company for you! We are seeking to hire a full-time Service Technician to join our Service Team. Are you a skilled problem-solver who takes pride in quality workmanship? We’re looking for a dependable Service Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you’ll diagnose, repair (refurbish and recondition) used commercial kitchen and refrigeration equipment in-house—to provide equipment inventory for resale. If you enjoy working independently and as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you! To learn more about careers at Burkett please visit: https://www.burkett.com/careers Job Title: Service Technician Primary Objective: To recondition commercial kitchen equipment, achieving quality and productivity service targets. Primary Functions: This position is responsible for producing high quality products for the Burkett Used / Reconditioned product line, repair commercial kitchen equipment, clean equipment, and performing paint prep. Reports To: Service Manager Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week / Mon-Fri / 8:00am-4:30pm FLSA Status: Hourly Key Areas of Responsibility • Electrically, mechanically, and cosmetically diagnose and repair all commercial stainless/cooking/mechanical/refrigeration equipment according to production targets, • Movement of equipment per department and technician needs utilizing forklift and/or pallet jacks, • Research and request necessary parts according to manufacturer specs or basic mechanical guidelines, • Test all equipment in a timely, efficient manner and communicate any equipment that presents risk to internal or customer-facing quality targets, • Complete product diagnosis and disposition for damaged items in support of freight claims, • Check operations and visually inspect all used items in our Quality Control area daily, • Work with and as a backup to our equipment cleaner on an as-needed basis, • Disassemble equipment to ensure thorough cleaning of all components, • Reassemble equipment to be delivered into service, i.e. legs, casters, doors, etc., • Power wash used equipment when needed during the reconditioning process, • Clean and maintain the cleaning room at the end of each day, • Complete any ongoing training to maintain OSHA compliance, • Other duties as assigned related to continuous improvement of service department processes, • Field service will be required occasionally. A majority of the work will be in-house but field work will be required occasionally based on company needs. Requirements • Basic troubleshooting abilities, • Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities, • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, • Self-motivated with ability to work independently to achieve daily schedule, • Ability to learn, adapt, change, and remain flexible, • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, • Knowledge of basic material handling equipment and tools, • Ability to function as part of the team and assist other technicians when necessary, • Computer experience working with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word, • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally, • EPA and refrigeration license is a plus, • Equipment Needed, • Basic hand and power tools, • Testing instruments (some items are company provided), • Education and Experience, • High School Diploma or equivalent, • Valid Driver’s license is required, • 10-Hour OSHA Training and HAZCOM Training. Training provided if not already acquired. Benefits To learn more about careers at Burkett please visit: https://www.burkett.com/careers The Company offers competitive wages, a complete benefits package which includes options for Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life, Paid Time Off & Holidays after a 30 day waiting period and a 401(k) program after a 90 day waiting period. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer & a Drug Free Workplace. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.