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Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance.

We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team.

If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment

Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems

Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections

Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards

Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues

Core Equipment You'll Work On

Refrigeration:
Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines

Cooking Equipment:
Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets

Ventilation & HVAC:
Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems

Dishwashing & Sanitation:
High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems

Living in Madison

Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (Nerd Wallet), the best city for renters (Smart Asset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor).

Benefits

and Perks

Our campus offers a unique environment designed to boost productivity and well-being. Enjoy restaurant-quality meals at a low cost, participate in a four-week sabbatical after five years, and benefit from comprehensive health plans, merit-based raises, bonuses, and stock grants. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to supporting a diverse workforce. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at

Minimum Requirements

CFC Universal Certification
EPA 608 certification
Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Willingness to relocate to Madison, WI
COVID-19 vaccination
Minimum 3 years of experience in:

Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair
Installation and service of refrigeration systems
Electrical troubleshooting
Gas-fired equipment and piping systems

Job Details

Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Facilities Services

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