Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Technician Kitchen Pro - 3.0 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $34 - $46 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Brazing equipment EPA Refrigeration Certification Air conditioning unit repair Customer service Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Compressor maintenance and repair Driver's License EPA 608 Technician Certification EPA Universal Certification Dollies Restaurant experience Mechanical troubleshooting Kitchen equipment maintenance Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Foodservice Refrigeration Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain cold-line commercial kitchen equipment. In this role, you will work directly with restaurant owners, kitchen managers, and institutional food service directors to keep their critical cooling and ice-making equipment operational. The ideal candidate enjoys fast-paced field service, has strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs that keep commercial kitchens compliant and open for business.
Key Responsibilities Cold-Line Equipment Service:
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-in refrigerators, refrigerated prep tables, chef bases, blast chillers, and milk coolers.
Ice Machine & Beverage Systems:
Perform advanced diagnostics, sanitation, water filtration service, and repairs on commercial ice makers (nugget, cube, flaker) and draft/beverage cooling units.
Electrical & Mechanical Diagnostics:
Read equipment wiring schematics, test components (relays, contactors, fan motors, defrost heaters, thermostats), and troubleshoot solid-state micro-controllers.
Refrigeration Cycle Maintenance:
Perform leak detection, recovery, evacuation, brazing, and precise charging with standard and low-GWP refrigerants (including hydrocarbon/R-290 systems). Cross-Over Kitchen Equipment (Optional/Plus): Assist with basic electro-mechanical repairs on hot-side kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, steamers) as needed during combined service calls.
Customer Service & Reporting:
Communicate clearly with kitchen staff regarding repair options, maintain clean job sites compliant with health codes, and log work orders electronically.
Qualifications & RequirementsRequired:
Experience:
Minimum of 2-4 years servicing commercial refrigeration in a foodservice, restaurant, or institutional kitchen environment.
Certifications:
EPA Section 608 Universal or Type II Certification.
Licensing:
Master Mechanical / HVAC-R License, Valid Driver's License with a clean record.
Technical Capabilities:
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and ladder diagrams. Experience with small-horsepower hermetic/semi-hermetic compressors and capillary/TXV systems. Hands-on experience servicing self-contained hydrocarbon (R-290/R-600a) refrigeration units. Skill in clean oxy-acetylene brazing and nitrogen purging.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs, move heavy kitchen equipment using dolly ramps, work in cramped kitchen spaces, and tolerate hot/cold environments. Preferred /
Desirable:
CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association) Master Certified Technician or Refrigeration/Electrical Specialty Certification. Factory training certifications from major manufacturers (e.g., Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, True Manufacturing, Beverage-Air, Hobart, Traulsen, Perlick). Experience with soft-serve ice cream machines (e.g., Taylor) or specialized beverage systems. Basic understanding of gas or electric commercial hot-side equipment. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, standard day shift with paid overtime. Rotating weekend and evening on-call schedule for urgent kitchen breakdowns. Join us in delivering top-tier service by combining your technical skills with your passion for maintaining complex mechanical systems! We're committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in foodservice refrigeration solutions.
