Service Technician - Commercial Mixers (Mechanical/Electrical)
Full Time • Lombard
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experienced Commercial Restaurant Equipment Service Technician Wanted
Since 1985, City Food Equipment has been Chicago’s trusted leader in commercial restaurant equipment and supply distribution. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Restaurant Equipment Service Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills to join our service team.
City Food Equipment, with locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Wisconsin, is one of the largest restaurant equipment sales and service companies in the Chicagoland area. Since 1985, we have taken pride in building strong customer relationships and providing a friendly, team-oriented work environment.
If you have hands-on experience repairing commercial mixers, food prep equipment, cooking equipment, and other commercial kitchen machinery, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an established, locally owned company.
Key Responsibilities
· Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial restaurant equipment
· Service equipment including commercial mixers (gearboxes, beater shafts, transmissions), ovens, fryers, steamers, food prep equipment, refrigeration units, and smallwares with mechanical components
· Perform electrical diagnostics (motors, switches, wiring, relays, controls)
· Repair mechanical systems (belts, bearings, gear assemblies, drive components)
· Read and interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals
· Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
· Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and health codes
· Test equipment after repair to verify proper operation and safety compliance
· Complete and maintain accurate service records, including parts used and labor performed
· Provide professional, customer-focused service and communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, timelines, and maintenance
recommendations
· Maintain company vehicle, tools, and service inventory
· Service equipment including commercial mixers (gearboxes, beater shafts, transmissions), ovens, fryers, steamers, food prep equipment, refrigeration units, and smallwares with mechanical components
· Perform electrical diagnostics (motors, switches, wiring, relays, controls)
· Repair mechanical systems (belts, bearings, gear assemblies, drive components)
· Read and interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals
· Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
· Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and health codes
· Test equipment after repair to verify proper operation and safety compliance
· Complete and maintain accurate service records, including parts used and labor performed
· Provide professional, customer-focused service and communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, timelines, and maintenance
recommendations
· Maintain company vehicle, tools, and service inventory
Required Qualifications
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Previous experience working with electrical or electronic equipment.
• Must have ability to use a Multimeter.
• Experience working on commercial mixers or other restaurant equipment preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have Class D Driver’s license and clean MVR
• Previous experience working with electrical or electronic equipment.
• Must have ability to use a Multimeter.
• Experience working on commercial mixers or other restaurant equipment preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have Class D Driver’s license and clean MVR
Preferred Qualifications
• EPA certification (for refrigeration service work)
• Manufacturer or factory training certifications
• Experience in field service roles
• Manufacturer or factory training certifications
• Experience in field service roles
Compensation & Benefits
• $19–$22 per hour (based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
Join a company that plays a vital role in keeping commercial kitchens operating efficiently across the region.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician ready to grow your career with a respected industry leader, we encourage you to apply now. View all open positions at: https://www.cityfoodequipment.com/pages/careers
City Food Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
About Us
City Food Equipment’s restaurant supply store located in Lombard, a village in DuPage County, Illinois, and western suburb approximately 22 miles from Chicago, provides local restauranteurs and other food service establishment owners and operators a convenient place to shop for restaurant equipment and commercial kitchen supplies. The store is open to the public, giving homeowners and home chefs the ability to purchase professional kitchen equipment and supplies at wholesale prices.
Our 45,000 sq. ft Lombard IL store and showroom typically can have up to 1,000 pieces of new and used restaurant equipment on display from some of the industry's most recognized names, such as Hobart, Biro, Berkel, Bizerba, Vulcan, and Alpha commercial cooking and refrigeration. City Food Equipment is one of the nation's largest used restaurant equipment dealers too, specializing in used meat processing, deli, and bakery equipment.
Our 45,000 sq. ft Lombard IL store and showroom typically can have up to 1,000 pieces of new and used restaurant equipment on display from some of the industry's most recognized names, such as Hobart, Biro, Berkel, Bizerba, Vulcan, and Alpha commercial cooking and refrigeration. City Food Equipment is one of the nation's largest used restaurant equipment dealers too, specializing in used meat processing, deli, and bakery equipment.
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