Beverage Equipment Fountain Install Tech

About Pepsi Bottling Ventures

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages, operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware. Jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo, the company makes, sells, and distributes PepsiCo and other beverages, develops its own product lines, and serves a broad market across five states.

About the Role

Fountain Installer is responsible for maneuvering, installing and removing fountain, coffee, tea, frozen‑drink, cooler, and other equipment as determined by the Sales department to help maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Installs fountain, coffee, tea, coolers, and frozen‑drink equipment in new and existing accounts, accurately accounting for all Pepsi‑owned assets while meeting customer expectations.
• Installs plumbing and electrical cross‑connects.
• Installs necessary tubing through walls, ceilings, basements, crawl spaces, conduits and attics.
• Provides “Service that Sells,” working with the customer to ensure needs are met and keeping them informed of progress.
• Cleans and removes all debris from the customer location.
• Troubleshoots and inspects installation of fountain equipment; adjusts valves, carbonators, controls, and gauges.
• Loads necessary equipment onto trucks in a safe manner and inspects all inbound/outbound equipment for safety and gross defects.
• Performs administrative tasks such as customer billing, equipment move orders, parts replenishment, Vehicle Condition Report (VCR), install checklist, and required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures necessary materials and supplies are ordered and on hand at all times.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local guidelines for fountain equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or knowledge in beverage equipment repair or related fields (small appliance, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration); coursework may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with PBV driving guidelines.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment.
• Ability to travel daily to assigned accounts; overnight travel may be required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Understanding of electrical components, plumbing, board‑level schematics, electronics troubleshooting, mechanics and refrigeration (preferred).
• Knowledge of vending and fountain equipment repairs and parts (preferred).
• Familiarity with relevant equipment, policies, and procedures to promote security operations (preferred).
• Ability to use SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel (preferred).
• Ability to learn and provide excellent customer service.
• Coaching capabilities and ability to train others (preferred).

Benefits

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, plus supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).
• Saving and spending accounts.
• Company‑paid telemedicine services.
• Free counseling and information services.
• Wellness program.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Legal service plan option.
• Pay advance option.