Commercial Refrigeration & Kitchen Equipment Tech

Job Category
:
Maintenance

Requisition Number
: COMME
010519

• Posted :
  September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

• Pay or shift range: $26 USD to $32.50 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Monday-Friday

8a-4:30p

JOB SUMMARY

Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of commercial refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, and commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Work involves electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and controls. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists residents and John Knox Village associates to ensure completion of work orders.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs commercial refrigeration systems and equipment, including walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, refrigerated prep equipment and related controls.
• Performs preventive maintenance on commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment and HVAC systems, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, checking temperatures and pressures, inspecting electrical components, and documenting equipment condition and service performed.
• Diagnoses and repairs commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical components, within the associate’s training and qualifications.
• Maintains and repairs Village HVAC equipment, including commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
• Replaces or repairs defective controls, breakers, thermostats, switches, contractors, motors, filters, fuses and electrical wiring associated with assigned equipment. Builds filter frames as needed.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and vents, and addresses dust, moisture and indoor air quality concerns.
• Recovers, handles and charges refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements and accepted trade practices.
• Participates in environmental training and respirator usage as needed.
• Documents completed work, equipment history, recurring failures and preventive maintenance results in the work order system.
• Available on-call for emergencies, rotating weekends and evenings, and for snow removal as needed.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license within 90 days of hire, if driving a company vehicle.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• A minimum of 2 years of HVAC, commercial refrigeration or commercial kitchen equipment repair experience preferred.
• EPA Section 608 certification is Required;
  Universal certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems, refrigeration controls and safe refrigerant-handling practices preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial kitchen equipment and…