Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Commercial Kitchen Service Technician –

Location:

St. Paul, MN
Sign‑On/Retention Bonus and up to 3 weeks PTO annually. Pay range: $37–$39/hour (DOE).

• On‑the‑job training with on‑demand technical support and ongoing formal hands‑on and classroom training at our National Training Kitchen.
• Professional CFESA certifications with potential for advancement.
• Company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet and cell phone for business use.
• Market‑leading benefits program including 401(k) and paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities including advanced technician and management positions.

• Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to provide comprehensive service solutions for commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware‑washing, and other specialty food‑service equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to read diagrams and schematics.
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair commercial kitchen equipment.
• Communicate with manufacturers for diagnoses and parts identification.
• Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsite.
• Install all parts ordered for the customer in a timely and professional manner in line with company policy.
• Promote and recommend other Smart Care services when needed.
• Produce accurate administrative documents such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory.
• Follow safe work practices and accident‑prevention procedures.
• Maintain a neat and orderly service vehicle, accurate parts and tool inventory.
• Maintain productivity levels per company standards.

• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid or freezing conditions.
• Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Willingness and ability to participate in emergency on‑call rotation nights and weekends.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned.
• Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (EPA, CFESA).
• Experience repairing commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment.
• Self‑motivated with proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial food‑service, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. We offer comprehensive mechanical services, including hot‑side cooking equipment, stand‑alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration, and HVAC. We are OEM‑agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment, providing a single source for all kitchen and refrigeration needs.

Our reputation rests on a high‑quality technician base, breadth of services, and quick response times.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.