Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Commercial Kitchen Service Technician - San Jose, CA

$ign-On Bonus + Up to 3 Weeks PTO + Full Benefits + Company Vehicle

Join the Leader in Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service!

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial Kitchen Service Technician in the San Jose, California area. If you have a background in HVAC, refrigeration, appliance repair, or commercial food service equipment
, we want to hear from you!

• Sign-on bonus available
• Company-provided vehicle, fuel card, cell phone, and tablet
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• Ongoing training and CFESA certification opportunities
• Career growth paths into advanced technician and management roles
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match
• Stable, year-round work with a national industry leader

• Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment including:
  • Cooking equipment (grills, fryers, ovens)
  • Refrigeration units (coolers, freezers)
  • Ware‑washing and specialty food service systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems using schematics
• Partner with restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens to deliver reliable solutions
• Work with Technical Assistance Group and manufacturers for support and parts
• Accurately complete service documentation and maintain truck inventory
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, professional work vehicle
• Promote additional services and build long‑term customer relationships

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
  , bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas
• Comfortable working around heat, steam, and electrical components
• Able to work in various environmental conditions (indoors/outdoors)

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience in:
  • Commercial appliance repair
  • HVAC/refrigeration
  • Military technical service
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Willing to participate in an on‑call rotation (nights/weekends)
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally as needed

• EPA Certification
  , CFESA credentials, or other technical licenses
• Experience servicing commercial cooking or refrigeration equipment
• Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Smart Care is the premier national provider of commercial food service and refrigeration equipment repair. We support major restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and institutions with comprehensive mechanical services from hot‑side cooking to cold‑side refrigeration and HVAC.

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

Ready to take your technician career to the next level?
Apply now and become part of a company that invests in your skills and success.