Beverage Equipment Fountain Install Tech

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages, operating in NC, SC, MD, and DE. We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo, combining Suntory’s 125-year legacy of innovation with PepsiCo’s global leadership in beverages. We produce, sell, and distribute PepsiCo products across five states, while also developing our own nationally distributed beverage line, such as Nature’s Twist lemonade. Our culture values integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication.

About the role

The Beverage Equipment Fountain Install Tech is responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining fountain, coffee, tea, frozen drink, coolers, and other equipment to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Install fountain, coffee, tea, coolers, and frozen drink equipment in new and existing accounts, accurately accounting for all Pepsi-owned assets while meeting customer expectations.
• Install plumbing and electrical cross connects, including running tubing through walls, ceilings, basements, crawl spaces, conduits, and attics.
• Provide “Service that Sells” by working with customers to meet their needs and keeping them informed of progress.
• Clean and remove all debris from customer locations.
• Troubleshoot and inspect fountain equipment installations, adjusting valves, carbonators, controls, and gauges as needed.
• Safely load and unload equipment onto trucks, inspecting all inbound/outbound equipment for safety and defects.
• Complete administrative tasks, including customer billing, equipment move orders, parts replenishment, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR), install checklists, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure necessary materials and supplies are ordered and available at all times.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for fountain equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or knowledge in beverage equipment repair or related fields (small appliance, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration). Coursework in these fields may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet PBV driving guidelines.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical prior to the first day of employment.
• Ability to travel daily to assigned accounts; overnight travel may be required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical components, plumbing, board-level schematics, electronics troubleshooting, mechanics, and refrigeration preferred.
• Knowledge of vending and fountain equipment repairs and parts.
• Familiarity with security operations for protecting people, data, property, and institutions preferred.
• Ability to use SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to learn quickly.
• 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 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.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Legal service plan option.
• Pay advance option.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.