Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Job Summary

Join Nextech as a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician - Where Your Expertise Meets Endless Opportunity. At Nextech, we're not just growing — we're leading. We're seeking highly skilled CKE Technicians to join our powerhouse team. With over 2,000 team members nationwide and more than three decades of industry excellence, Nextech is the go-to provider for commercial service solutions across the country.

About the Role

As a CKE Technician at Nextech, you'll be on the front lines of service excellence — diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial food service equipment for a wide range of clients. You'll work independently while being backed by an incredible support team that ensures you're always set up for success.

Responsibilities

• Performing service, repair, installation, and maintenance on a variety of commercial kitchen equipment including refrigeration

• Diagnosing mechanical, electronic, and electrical issues and making repairs to manufacturer specifications

• Cooking with a wide range of clients

• Coordinating daily schedules with dispatch and ensuring all delays or changes are communicated professionally

• Managing accurate and detailed electronic work orders and documentation using a company-issued iPad

• Answering customer questions, identifying additional service needs, and delivering an exceptional customer experience

• Participating in rotating on-call shifts for emergency service needs

• Maintaining your company vehicle, tools, and inventory to the highest standards

• Attending ongoing technical training to stay up to date with industry advancements

• Reporting safety concerns and identifying potential new business opportunities

• Supporting your team and contributing to a culture of service, excellence, and safety

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Industry certifications (a plus)

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage your day effectively

• Comfortable working overtime and participating in on-call rotations

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Positive attitude, high energy, and a commitment to craftsmanship

• Ability to handle physical demands and field conditions

Skills

• Safe operation of a company vehicle for extended periods

• Lifting up to 50 lbs and working with heavy equipment

• Climbing ladders and accessing rooftops comfortably and routinely

• Using hand tools and electronic devices regularly

• Working in tight or elevated spaces, indoors and outdoors

• Handling exposure to weather, electrical equipment, and commercial machinery

• Wearing protective equipment (helmet, goggles, boots, etc.)

• Performing regular bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus up to $3,000 for qualified candidates

• Seasonal Bonuses

• Company Vehicle (hit the road in a fully equipped van, gas card included)

• Dispatched directly from home for daily convenience

• Get Paid for All Your Time (Paid port-to-port travel means no unpaid downtime)

• Tool Allowance

• Professional Growth (Paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement)

• Outstanding Benefits (Multiple health plans, including a FREE employee-only option; Dental and vision coverage starting after just 30 days; FREE life insurance equal to your annual salary; 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6%; Optional supplemental coverage for life, disability, accidents, and critical illness)

• Generous Time Off (Seven paid holidays plus Paid Time Off)

• Exclusive discounts on travel, auto, dining, and more