Commercial Kitchen Equipment Senior Service Technician

TriMark USA • Full-time • Austin, Texas, United States • $46,205 - $62,525 / year • 2m ago

TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit: www.trimarkusa.com

Why you'll love it here!

Competitive compensation
Portal to portal pay
Overtime opportunities
Company vehicle
Company credit card for all travel expenses
Company cell phone
Medical, dental, vision benefits from Day One!
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing technical training and certification support-CFESP prep programs, hands-on manufactures training
Tuition reimbursement for additional certifications
Career progression opportunities into a Lead Technician, Field Supervisor, or Service Manager roles

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Service Technician reports to the Service Manager
Located in Austin, TX
Field Based - Full Time
Travel up to 25% required
On call rotation nights and weekends

The Senior Service Technician is a highly skilled field professional responsible for advanced diagnostics, complex repairs and commissioning of commercial kitchen equipment. This role serves as a technical escalation point within the region and supports TriMark’s most critical and high-volume customer accounts.
The Senior Technician ensures maximum equipment uptime across full commercial kitchen systems, reinforces safety and compliance standards, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to other technicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose and repair gas and electric cooking equipment including combi ovens, rack ovens, fryers, broilers, steamers, kettles, griddles, ranges, and multi-unit cooking lines or service commercial refrigeration systems including reach-ins, walk-ins, prep tables, undercounter units and ice machines.
Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures

Technical Leadership & Escalation Support

Serve as senior escalation resource for troubleshooting the equipment
Mentor and coach junior technicians on advanced diagnostics and safety procedures
Support onboarding and structured field training
Provide service leadership with trend analysis and recurring issue insights

Preventative Maintenance & Operational Optimization

Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs for full kitchen systems
Identify efficiency improvements, equipment lifecycle concerns, and upgrade opportunities
Partner with customers on proactive service planning to reduce downtime

Customer Partnership & Documentation

Act as trusted advisor to multi-unit, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional accounts
Clearly communicate repair findings, cost implications, and operational risks
Maintain accurate and timely digital service documentation
Uphold TriMark’s professional service standards

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
Maintain required refrigerant handling certifications
Promote and model a culture of safety and accountability

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of commercial kitchen equipment service experience
Strong knowledge of gas systems, electrical diagnostics, and refrigeration cycles
EPA Universal Certification or Type II ( required)
Advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Ability to lift 75+pounds and work in high-heat or refrigerated environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CFESA Master Technician or equivalent certification
Factory-authorized service training on major cooking or refrigeration brands
Experience supporting high-volume or multi-location accounts
Experience with remote monitoring or advanced control systems
Experience in foodservice, hospitality, or institutional environments

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Expert-level troubleshooting
Root cause analysis and first-time fix capability
Technical mentorship and leadership
Customer Relations management
Operational efficiency mindset
Strong documentation and compliance discipline
Accountability and ownership
Team collaboration
Attention to detail and safety awareness
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate’s unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark’s’ benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique and beautiful differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in the fiber of who we are as a company, setting the standard for our industry. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging through sharing, education, and experiences.

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