Commercial Appliance Repair Technician

Benefits

• Vehicle Allowance
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Gasket Guy of South Florida LLC is seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined Installation Technician to join our growing team.

Our Installation Technicians travel to restaurants, hotels, country clubs, commercial kitchens, grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and other businesses throughout South Florida to inspect, measure, replace, and service commercial refrigeration gaskets and related equipment.

This is a hands-on field position. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, comfortable working independently, and takes pride in completing quality work for our customers.

Previous gasket experience is not required. We will train the right person.

The Installation Technician will:

• Remove and install commercial refrigeration door and drawer gaskets.
• Service walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.
• Replace gaskets on reach-in refrigerators and freezers, prep tables, under counter units, drawers, and other commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Properly measure doors, drawers, and existing gaskets to identify correct replacement products.
• Inspect refrigeration doors for sealing problems, damaged hardware, alignment issues, and other conditions affecting proper operation.
• Identify and replace related hardware when required, including:
• Hinges
• Door closers
• Latches
• Handles
• Spring cartridges
• Other refrigeration door hardware
• Install strip curtains for walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Measure and install custom poly cutting boards and high-temperature Richlite cutting boards.
• Inspect and replace commercial kitchen hood filters when applicable.
• Assist with walk-in cooler/freezer door repairs and replacements.
• Use hand tools and specialty installation tools safely and correctly.
• Use controlled heat when necessary to properly shape and seat refrigeration gaskets.
• Perform final quality-control inspections to ensure doors close properly and gaskets provide a complete seal.
• Take required before-and-after photographs of completed work.
• Accurately document measurements, materials used, completed installations, and additional repairs that may be required.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, materials, and vehicle in clean and organized condition.
• Communicate professionally with customers, managers, kitchen staff, and facility personnel.
• Identify additional repair or replacement opportunities and communicate them to management.
• Follow company safety procedures and customer food-safety requirements at all times.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is dependable and consistently arrives on time.
• Is mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools.
• Pays close attention to measurements and small details.
• Takes pride in doing work correctly the first time.
• Can work independently after completing training.
• Has strong problem-solving skills.
• Is comfortable working in restaurants and commercial kitchens.
• Can communicate professionally with customers.
• Can manage multiple service calls throughout the workday.
• Is comfortable driving throughout South Florida.
• Is willing to learn new installation and repair techniques.
• Maintains a clean and professional appearance.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday.
• Work around commercial refrigeration and kitchen equipment.
• Work inside or around walk-in coolers and freezers for limited periods.
• Safely use step ladders when necessary.
• Lift and carry tools, materials, cutting boards, hardware, and equipment.
• Lift approximately 50 pounds independently when required.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with removing and installing gaskets.

• Valid driver's license.
• Clean and reliable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to designated company location or service area as required.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to use a smartphone for scheduling, photographs, work orders, and communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to pass any company-required background or driving-record screening.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

The following experience is helpful but not required:

• Commercial refrigeration
• Appliance repair
• HVAC
• Restaurant…