Service Manager of Technicians - Tallahassee, FL

Other Forms of Compensation:
Yearly Bonus Opportunity & Company Car

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

The Service Manager oversees a team of field technicians and installers responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of vending & coffee equipment. This role ensures exceptional service delivery, operational efficiency, and positive customer experience. The manager provides hands on support, drives team performance, and maintains a well organized service environment while collaborating closely with internal partners to resolve issues and enhance service quality.

• Lead, coach, and develop technicians and installers to ensure strong performance and accountability.
• Conduct brief daily huddles to review priorities, align on workload, and communicate operational needs.
• Provide hands on service support when needed to meet response times and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Support coverage during staff absences or peak service periods.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully functional shop and workspace.
• Ensure equipment awaiting service is staged for next day work or that required parts are ordered promptly.
• Partner with the District Operations Manager to identify recurring issues and recommend repair or replacement strategies.
• Monitor and ensure timely, accurate completion of service tickets, reports, and documentation.

• Confirm installation schedules and ensure crews complete all pre departure checklists.
• Verify installation vehicles are properly stocked and ready before leaving the shop.
• Assist with installations or emergency situations when needed.

• Professionally represent the company during field visits and customer interactions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and support complex service scenarios alongside technicians.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely updates.
• Escalate recurring or systemic equipment issues to management for review.

• Maintain accurate inventory of parts, tools, and supplies within service vehicles.
• Ensure equipment is safe, well-maintained, and ready for daily use.

• Prior management or team leadership experience required.
• Technical familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.
• Experience with computerized work order or maintenance management systems strongly preferred.
• Strong decision making skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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