Hot Side Technician

FirstCall Mechanical, a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services, serves a wide array of facility types including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, and self-storage units. With approximately 700 employees across multiple states, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships and expanding its operations nationwide.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, and more, including some 100% company-paid plans)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% company match
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Up to 4 weeks of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, plus Veterans Day for veterans
• Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs (FirstCall Academy, Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), FirstCall Progression Program)
• Generous referral bonus of $2,500 per referral
• Role-specific perks: company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial hot side kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, grills, warmers, kettles, and other cooking appliances
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Conduct safety inspections and verify compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable codes
• Engage in continual learning and development through FirstCall Academy
• Maintain an elite level of customer service

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a commercial HVAC setting
• 2+ years of experience working on industrial/commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong knowledge of gas, electric, and steam-operated cooking equipment
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Active EPA Certification
• OSHA 10 certification preferred
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Effective communication with customers, including explaining problems and resolutions clearly
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, computing rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting graphs)
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Problem-solving and prioritization of multiple tasks

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands
• Stand, walk, and sit frequently
• Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl continually
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus