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Commercial Kitchen Equipment Senior Service Technician
Cleveland, OH, USPosted Yesterday
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Job Description
Why you'll love it here!
Competitive compensation
Portal to portal pay
Overtime opportunities
Company vehicle
Company credit card for all travel expenses
Company cell phone
Medical, dental, vision benefits from Day One!
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing technical training and certification support-CFESP prep programs, hands-on manufactures training
Tuition reimbursement for additional certifications
Career progression opportunities into a Lead Technician, Field Supervisor, or Service Manager roles
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Service Technician reports to the Service Manager
Located in Cleveland, OH
Field Based - Full Time
Travel up to 25% required
On call rotation nights and weekends
The Senior Service Technician is a highly skilled field professional responsible for advanced diagnostics, complex repairs and commissioning of commercial kitchen equipment. This role serves as a technical escalation point within the region and supports TriMark’s most critical and high-volume customer accounts.
The Senior Technician ensures maximum equipment uptime across full commercial kitchen systems, reinforces safety and compliance standards, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to other technicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnose and repair gas and electric cooking equipment including combi ovens, rack ovens, fryers, broilers, steamers, kettles, griddles, ranges, and multi-unit cooking lines or service commercial refrigeration systems including reach-ins, walk-ins, prep tables, undercounter units and ice machines.
Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures
Technical Leadership & Escalation Support
Serve as senior escalation resource for troubleshooting the equipment
Mentor and coach junior technicians on advanced diagnostics and safety procedures
Support onboarding and structured field training
Provide service leadership with trend analysis and recurring issue insights
Preventative Maintenance & Operational Optimization
Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs for full kitchen systems
Identify efficiency improvements, equipment lifecycle concerns, and upgrade opportunities
Partner with customers on proactive service planning to reduce downtime
Customer Partnership & Documentation
Act as trusted advisor to multi-unit, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional accounts
Clearly communicate repair findings, cost implications, and operational risks
Maintain accurate and timely digital service documentation
Uphold TriMark’s professional service standards
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
Maintain required refrigerant handling certifications
Promote and model a culture of safety and accountability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of commercial kitchen equipment service experience
Strong knowledge of gas systems, electrical diagnostics, and refrigeration cycles
EPA Universal Certification or Type II ( required)
Advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Ability to lift 75+pounds and work in high-heat or refrigerated environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CFESA Master Technician or equivalent certification
Factory-authorized service training on major cooking or refrigeration brands
Experience supporting high-volume or multi-location accounts
Experience with remote monitoring or advanced control systems
Experience in foodservice, hospitality, or institutional environments
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Expert-level troubleshooting
Root cause analysis and first-time fix capability
Technical mentorship and leadership
Customer Relations management
Operational efficiency mindset
Strong documentation and compliance discipline
Accountability and ownership
Team collaboration
Attention to detail and safety awareness
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Compensation includes the posted hourly pay range. Additional compensation opportunities, including overtime pay, incentives, or bonuses, may apply where applicable. Total compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
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