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Job Description: Service Technician – Refreshment Services
Department: Maintenance
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the Role
Five Star Breaktime Solutions is seeking a Service Technician – Refreshment Services (Breakroom & Coffee Equipment) to maintain, repair, and install coffee brewers, bean-to-cup machines, espresso units, water filtration systems, and related breakroom equipment.
This role is not a vending technician role. It specializes in technical service for coffee and hydration equipment in office and breakroom environments. We’re looking for candidates with experience in office coffee service (OCS), espresso equipment, hot beverage machines, or filtration systems.
- Plumbing experience is required!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on coffee brewers, espresso machines, bean-to-cup systems, filtration units, and breakroom beverage equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, water flow, and brewing issues using manufacturer manuals and diagnostic tools.
- Install, calibrate, descale, sanitize, and test coffee machines and hot beverage equipment.
- Install and maintain water filtration systems, including filter replacement, water testing, and flow adjustments.
- Maintain proper inventory of coffee machine parts and filtration supplies on service vehicles and in the warehouse.
- Support equipment preparation for installation, staging, and quality testing before deployment.
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring breakroom equipment is fully operational and meeting beverage quality standards.
- Maintain accurate service documentation, including maintenance logs, parts usage, and repair summaries.
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain clean, organized workspaces and service vehicles.
- Perform additional duties as assigned when not on service calls.
- Must have Plumbing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in coffee equipment service, breakroom services, espresso repair, bean-to-cup machines, or office coffee service (OCS).
- Knowledge of brewing temperatures, grinder calibration, flow rates, water systems, and sanitation standards.
- Experience with filtration technology, RO units, or water quality testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Must be 21 years old for DOT requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must pass background check and drug screening.
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
- Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting experience required.
Why Join Five Star?
- Competitive pay, $25.00/hour.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (individual and family coverage).
- Voluntary FSA, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability options.
- Seven paid holidays and five paid days off annually (PTO increases to 10 days after one year of service).
- Opportunity to support our 501(c)3 charity, Feeding the Future, Inc., which provides over 500,000 meals annually to children in need.
EEO Statement
Five Star Breaktime Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied environments including warehouse settings, customer locations, and outdoor conditions?
- Do you possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record?
- This role requires successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening (including cannabis/CBD products). Are you comfortable proceeding under these requirements?
- Are you willing and able to travel regionally for service calls as required?
- How many years of experience do you have using hand tools and diagnostic equipment?
- How many years of electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25