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Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Reliable Service Contractors a Smart Care Company
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/28/2025

"Reliable Service Contractors (RSC), a Smart Care company, represents a wide breadth of trades. Our technicians work on everything from new construction to preventative maintenance. Commercial equipment we work on spans kitchen, deli, bakery equipment, electrical, plumbing and much more.

What’s in It for You:

  • Professional CFESA certifications with clear advancement potential
  • Company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and cell phone for business use
  • Market-leading benefits, including 401(k) and paid time off
  • Career growth opportunities, including advanced technician and leadership paths

What You’ll Do:

  • Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to service commercial cooking and hot-side equipment, such as ovens, fryers, steamers, warmers, and dish machines
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hot-side kitchen equipment with efficiency and accuracy
  • Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, and service manuals
  • Communicate with manufacturers and the Technical Assistance Group for technical support and parts identification
  • Install ordered parts promptly and professionally
  • Promote and recommend other Dutton and Smart Care services when appropriate
  • Complete accurate administrative documentation, including work orders, time reports, and inventory
  • Maintain a neat, organized service vehicle and proper tool inventory
  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain productivity standards

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reaching
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Work with hot surfaces, open flames, pressurized steam, and moving mechanical parts
  • Work on ladders, roofs, and other elevated areas as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years of technical experience in cooking equipment repair, appliance service, or related military experience
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
  • Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation, including nights and weekends
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel
  • Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant technical training, licenses, or certifications (e.g., CFESA)
  • Experience with commercial cooking or ware-washing equipment
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and work independently

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company truck
  • Dental insurance
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Tools provided
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $30 - $35

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