Fryer Cleaner - Technician - Filta 476

Filta Service Technician Job Description Filta's mission is to make commercial kitchens faster, greener, safer, and cleaner! www.gofilta.com Since 1996, the Filta Group has been providing unparalleled service around the world to restaurants and other commercial food establishments. In an age of climate change, staffing shortages, and other economic stresses, Filta's services are being recognized at the forefront by the food and hospitality industry. Customers are realizing more than ever before the many benefits to be gained from our services. Operating in more than 20 countries and over 45 states plus Canada and Mexico, Filta's FiltaFry service is the world leader in providing mobile filtration of oil for commercial kitchens. Filta

• is looking for a hardworking, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and safety conscious individual to join our team as a Service Technician.

The primary responsibility of the Service Technician is to safely and efficiently operate a company-provided cargo van, mobile filtration unit (MFU), and related equipment. In this role, you will provide full fryer management services to existing commercial kitchen customers (restaurants, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, colleges, stadiums, assisted living facilities). Once onsite, you will provide fryer management services including: 1. microfiltration and restocking of cooking oil, 2. vacuum-based cleaning of deep fryers, and 3. hauling of waste vegetable oil (WVO) to recycle. We have the most advanced equipment in our company-provided cargo vans for you to do a thorough and expedient job for all your clients. We are looking for an individual to grow with our premier clients and service them on a regular basis. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you the independence to supervise yourself on a daily route and grow within an organization, we'd love to hear from you! To learn more, please visit our website at: www.gofilta.com/careers.

• Florida Gulf Coast Service Areas

Counties:

Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, Charlotte, Lee, Collier Compensation and Benefits Pay rate is $18 - $20/hr (estimated $41,600 annually) based up experience with a wage review/adjustment after 90 days.. In addition to competitive hourly rates, a variety of performance-based incentives and bonuses are included but not limited to the following:

• Uniforms provided
• Paid time off
• Startup and ongoing paid training
• Bonuses ○ Annual performance reviews
• Commission for new customer recruitment and expanding services to existing customers
• Growth through technical training, skills development, and career mapping Responsibilities
• You will work with, lead and manage a team of technicians in the daily operations of our service business.
• You will direct and coordinate service operations for new and existing accounts.
• Coordinate activities involving record keeping and staff management.
• Assist in controlling costs to maximize profitability.
• This is a field management position and will include running service routes.
• Conduct routine cleaning of restaurant and large facility fryers.
• Learn, live, and lead into our core values every day to "Work Hard. Be Nice." ○ Family ○ Integrity ○ Leadership ○ Teamwork ○ Accountability
• Provide friendly, high-quality customer service ○ Action-oriented ○ Belonging-focused ○ Customer-obsessed
• Navigate to assigned client site and be on time to scheduled service appointments
• Perform demonstrations of Filta services as needed
• Communicate effectively with customers and management
• Follow daily/weekly schedule for care and preventative maintenance of cleaning equipment, storage facility, and cargo van
• Complete basic repair/maintenance of the Filta microfiltration unit (MFU)
• Keep cargo van clean, stocked, and well-organized
• Inventory supplies and materials and submit order requests
• Maintain service records for each customer
• Submit daily service records via mobile app to management and clients
• Report any critical issues or changes with customer staff, fryer oil, and frying habits
• Engage in customer recruitment and retention initiatives
• Clean up spills immediately and keep all work areas clean
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE gear provided
• Assure compliance with franchise standards/policies Qualifications
• Valid driver's license, three-year driving history, and good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in hot conditions
• High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal skills and experience using a computer
• Excellent observation skills, the ability to prioritize and solve problems
• Strong time management skills
• Flexible schedule including early mornings and/or evenings and overnight shifts
• Discipline to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish credibility and communicate effectively
• Initiative to learn and to stay up to date on the latest service procedures
• The ability to work independently, follow schedules and ensure your team does the same
• Pass drug screening and background check
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills a plus
• Previous experience with cooking equipment (fryers, hoods, stoves, ovens, grills, ice machines, coolers, freezers) service/repair, other machinery/cleaning related fields, or military service a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• Ability to complete services that require lifting, bending, standing, walking, driving, reaching, stooping/kneeling, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, not The Filta Group, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

On the road