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BGIS ITS is currently seeking a Commercial Food Service Equipment Technician to join the team in, Austin , TX and surrounding areas.
Are You Looking For

• A company that cares and wants you to achieve your career objective.
• A company that offers you flexibility on the types of rewards and recognition that align with your personal situation.
• A company that puts you and your career first

Salary range per hour
$32 - $40 / hour
BGIS is that, Company.
BGIS Integrated Technical Services (ITS) has established a strong service-oriented company using only school and field trained technicians. We take pride in treating all our customers with the highest degree of professionalism, care and understanding. Our experience, quality of work, and rates are unequaled in the marketplace. BGIS is a global leader in the provision of facility management services, project delivery, energy & sustainability, asset management, workplace advisory, and real estate services. With a combined team of over 8500, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering memorable customer experiences that create value for our clients by focusing on developing a team of self-perform commercial technicians and providing those technicians ongoing training, support and ongoing career development.
Job Description
A Commercial Food Service Equipment Technician performs installations and service of new equipment and retrofits for replacement food service equipment.
Food service equipment experience is preferred, but candidates with comparable skills from other industries can make great candidates. Plumbing, HVAC, automotive, or manufacturing plant equipment repair experience translates well into specialty equipment repair and installation. We offer technical training as well as scheduled manufacturer's training.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare machines for installations & removals.
• Commission & operate equipment post installation.
• Review and proactively identify issues between Food Service Equipment Specifications, contracts, and design/drawings.
• Research and troubleshoot issues pertaining to design, construction, or equipment challenges and suggest alternate solutions to meet field conditions.
• Ability to follow directions and specific process steps to ensure quality workmanship.
• Construct components/fixtures for equipment in the warehouse or in the field, if required
• Receive, unload, uncrate, assemble, build, mount, install commercial food service equipment per manufacturer and customer specifications.
• Traveling to construction sites to install commercial kitchen equipment (All travel expenses are covered with per diem included for overnight stays)
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, layouts, installation manuals.
• Adhere to all company safety standards and protocols.
• Complete the assigned installation, explain the functionality of the water and or ice systems and answer any customer questions.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Minimum Qualifications:

• Commercial Food Service Equipment, Plumbing, commercial ice, beverage, or coffee install and repair experience a plus.
• Accredited high school diploma, business or trade school or GED required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to the timely delivery of tasks and initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of standard utilities; Electrical, Plumbing
• Construction Experience
• Flexibility to work variable and flexible hours, including occasional overnight travel.
• 2 years of construction industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and draw mechanical and electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency with multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power tools
• 5-7 years of experience in commercial refrigeration; especially experience with parallel rack systems is a plus.
• Course work at an accredited vocation technical or trade school is a plus.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, and electrical systems preferred.

* Preferred experience certifications / licenses:
Experience in the Coffee industry
EPA Universal Certified
Plumbing Certified
Electrical license
Physical Requirements:

• Willingness to travel is a required.
• Flexibility to work variable and flexible hours, including overnight travel.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs with or without assistance.
• Must be able to push 100lbs across the floor.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, squat, climb, lift, pull and push frequently.

Benefits of Working with BGIS.

• Company Vehicle, Phone and Tablet provided.
• Competitive Salary
• Health, life, and disability benefits package
• 7 paid holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Corporate perks through ADP
• 401K plan with employer match
• Technical training and development opportunities
• Growth and relocation opportunities

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities