**Commercial Kitchen Equipment / Refrigeration Technician – Baton Rouge **

EVALUATION HIRE

$20-27 / Hr. depending on experience

Monday – Friday 7 am - 3 pm

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, is currently seeking a Commercial Kitchen Equipment / Refrigeration Technician in the Baton Rouge area. This position is ideal for a technician with strong troubleshooting skills who enjoys working independently while providing outstanding service to restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, convenience stores, and other commercial foodservice operations.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES for Technician: **

Diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration systems.
Service reach-in coolers, walk-in coolers/freezers, ice machines, prep tables, and other refrigeration equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair commercial cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, grills, steamers, and ranges.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and recommend corrective actions.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and schematics.
Complete service reports and maintain accurate documentation.
Provide professional customer service and communicate repair recommendations.
Follow all safety, EPA, and company procedures.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

2+ years of experience servicing commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, or HVAC/R equipment preferred.
EPA Section 608 Certification required or ability to obtain quickly.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Experience with refrigeration controls, compressors, and gas-fired equipment preferred.
Ability to work independently and efficiently manage service calls.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Excellent communication and customer service skills

COMPANY BENEFITS

Health Insurance
Company Vehicle

You should be proficient in:

Equipment Troubleshooting
Refrigeration Systems
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Equipment Repair & Maintenance