Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Location:
San Jose, CA
Sign-On Bonus | Up to 3 Weeks PTO | Full Benefits | Company Vehicle

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is hiring a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician in the San Jose area. If you have experience in HVAC, refrigeration, appliance repair
, or food service equipment
, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a national industry leader.

• Competitive pay with sign‑on bonus
• Company-provided vehicle, fuel card, phone, and tablet
• Up to 3 weeks paid time off
• Full benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match
• Ongoing training and certification (CFESA)
• Career growth into senior technician or management roles
• Year‑round, stable work

• Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment
  , including:
  • Cooking equipment (grills, fryers, ovens)
  • Refrigeration systems (coolers, freezers)
  • Dishwashing and specialty food service systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
• Work directly with restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens
• Use service documentation and maintain accurate inventory
• Follow safety protocols and promote service offerings

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year experience in:
  • Commercial appliance repair
  • HVAC or refrigeration
  • Military technical service
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Able to work on-call (nights/weekends) and travel occasionally
• Ability to lift 70 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces

Preferred:

• EPA certification, CFESA credentials, or similar licenses
• Experience servicing commercial cooking or refrigeration equipment
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently

Smart Care is the leading provider of commercial food service and refrigeration repair in the U.S. We support restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, and institutions with expert service from coast to coast.

Apply now to join a growing team that invests in your success.

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial food service, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand‑alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at