Job Title: Commercial Appliance Technician
Location: New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Appliance Technician to service and repair commercial equipment across the New Orleans area. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining both hot-side and refrigeration equipment in restaurants and foodservice environments.
This is a field-based position requiring strong technical expertise, independence, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused service.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial kitchen equipment including:
- Ovens, fryers, grills, ranges, and steamers
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- Refrigeration systems and ice machines
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- Perform preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals
- Install, test, and calibrate equipment
- Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and parts usage
- Manage truck inventory and order necessary parts
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal team members
- Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
Benefits
- Work schedule: Monday - Friday
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Company Vehicle and Gas Card
- Professional Training & Career Development available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance-Based Bonuses
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Commercial appliance repair
- Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical & electrical systems)
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Proficiency using smartphones/tablets for service documentation
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of commercial appliance experience
- EPA Certification (required or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with gas, electric, and steam equipment
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
- Hands-on use of tools and equipment daily
Why Join Us
We are committed to building a strong team culture focused on growth, training, and long-term career development. Our technicians are empowered to deliver high-quality service while advancing their technical and professional skills.
Apply Today
If you’re a driven technician looking to grow your career in commercial appliance repair, we want to hear from you.
As an appliance repair technician, you’ll work with anything from dishwashers to microwaves to dryers. In other words, you’ll need to be fairly knowledgeable about large appliances, portable appliances, mechanical work, as well as electrical work.
You’ll deal with more than just appliances, though, as a repair technician, you’ll have to deal with people, too.
Appliance repair technicians must also have skills in high mechanical aptitude, have impeccable written and verbal communication skills, work adeptly with repair tools, be okay with lifting heavy machinery, and of course, be incredibly skilled in troubleshooting problems.
Are you prepared to start your journey toward becoming an appliance technician?
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