CFESA Master Tech- Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

CFESA Master Tech Needed Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician

Richmond, VA

Join a growing team providing service and repair solutions for commercial kitchens, restaurants, and hospitality customers. This role offers extensive training, career growth opportunities, and the tools needed to succeed in the field.

• Company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet, and cell phone
• Paid training, hands‑on technical development, and manufacturer support
• CFESA certification opportunities and career advancement
• Competitive benefits package including 401(k) and PTO

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial food service equipment including: cooking equipment, refrigeration systems, ware‑washing equipment, specialty kitchen equipment
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Communicate with manufacturers and technical support teams for troubleshooting assistance
• Complete installations, repairs, service documentation, and inventory management
• Provide excellent customer service while partnering with restaurant and hospitality managers

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: commercial refrigeration, appliance repair, HVAC, commercial kitchen equipment, related mechanical/technical fields
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to participate in an on‑call rotation (nights/weekends)
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in various environments including heat, cold, and around electrical/mechanical equipment

• EPA certification
• CFESA certification
• Technical training or military mechanical experience

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.

We are OEM‑agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs.

As we continue to build upon our foundation of world‑class technicians and national coverage, we serve a broad range of customers – from grocery to restaurants, corporate dining, hospitality, entertainment venues, higher education, cold storage, convenience stores, healthcare, and casinos.

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