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Commercial Cooking Equipment Service Technician (Hot-Side)

Evansville, Indiana

 

Commercial Cooking Equipment Service Technician (Hot-Side)
Company: Perfection Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Location: Evansville, IN — serving the Tri-State area (IN / KY / IL)
Employment type: Full-time Reports to: Service Manager / Dispatch
Compensation: competitive hourly rate (depending on experience) + on-call pay + benefits
Position Summary
We're looking for an experienced hot-side service technician to install, diagnose, and repair commercial gas and electric cooking equipment for restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operations across the Evansville Tri-State area. This is a customer-facing field role: you'll be dispatched to accounts, troubleshoot equipment on-site, and get kitchens back up and running.
What You'll Do
  • Diagnose and repair commercial cooking equipment: fryers, ranges, griddles, char-broilers, convection and combi ovens, steamers, steam kettles, tilt/braising pans, holding cabinets, proofers, salamanders, conveyor/deck ovens, along with other similar types of commercial kitchen equipment. 
  • Read electrical schematics and ladder diagrams; use a multimeter to isolate electrical and control faults.
  • Perform steam-equipment service, including generators/boilers, water-level and safety controls, and descaling.
  • Make gas connections and perform leak checks; verify safe operation before returning any unit to service.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety inspections on customer equipment.
  • Handle warranty repairs and accurately document parts, labor, and findings on every service ticket.
  • Communicate professionally with kitchen staff and managers, and advise customers on repair vs. replacement.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call/emergency service schedule, including some nights and weekends.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked service vehicle.
Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years hands-on experience servicing commercial cooking equipment, or equivalent experience in commercial gas appliance / gas HVAC service.
  • Strong working knowledge of gas systems and combustion, ignition systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams and use diagnostic tools (multimeter, manometer, combustion analyzer).
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (company vehicle provided).
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in hot kitchen environments, tight spaces, and varied conditions.
  • Professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently in customer locations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • CFESA certification (Base, Gas, Electrical, and/or Steam).
  • Factory/authorized service (ASA) certifications from OEMs such as Rational, Frymaster, Pitco, Vulcan, Garland, Henny Penny, Alto-Shaam, or Middleby brands.
  • EPA 608 certification and commercial refrigeration experience — cross-training between hot side and cold side is a plus.
  • Experience with combi ovens and electronic/PID control systems.
  • Prior field-service and direct customer-service experience.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and reaching; work behind and beneath equipment.
  • Exposure to heat, gas, and typical commercial kitchen conditions.
  • Extended time driving throughout the service territory.
  • On-call rotation with after-hours and weekend emergency calls.
What do we offer 
In exchange for your expertise, Perfection Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration offers an excellent employee benefit package including:
  • Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.
  • On-call and overtime pay.
  • Company service vehicle, tools/uniform allowance, and phone/tablet
  • Health / dental / vision, paid time off, and retirement plan.
  • Steady, year-round work with an established Tri-State company.
  • Medical / Dental / Vision  
  • PTO + Paid Holidays
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Technical Training Programs

 

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