Entry Level Hot Side Kitchen Appliance Technician

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Entry-Level Commercial Kitchen Technician — KC Mechanical (Vermont)

Learn a trade. Work locally. Build a career that lasts.

Looking for a hands-on job where you can learn a trade, work independently, and grow your career?

At KC Mechanical, we keep Vermont’s restaurants, schools, and facilities running. For nearly 30 years, we’ve specialized in Commercial Kitchen Appliance Repair, Installation, and Preventive Maintenance—and we’re still growing across Chittenden, Lamoille, Washington, Franklin, Orange, and Addison Counties.

We’re a locally owned Vermont business—big enough to offer great benefits and steady work, but small enough to care about every member of our team.

What You’ll Do

We’re hiring for an Entry-Level Field Technician focused on hot-side commercial kitchen equipment.

You’ll assist with servicing, installing, and maintaining ovens, stoves, fryers, grills, steamers, and other commercial cooking equipment. No prior experience in this exact trade is required—we’ll train the right person.

A background in electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, or HVAC/R is helpful but not required.

Day-to-Day Includes:

Helping diagnose and repair commercial cooking equipment

Assisting with installations and preventive maintenance

Learning how to troubleshoot and use test equipment

Traveling locally to customer sites throughout Vermont

Working with experienced technicians and learning from the best

What You’ll Need

Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Comfort with tools and solving hands-on problems

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to lift 60 lbs, push 100 lbs, and pull 50 lbs

Basic hand tools (we can help you get started if needed)

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Position Details

Full-time W2 employment (not subcontracted)

Paid training and on-the-job mentorship

Competitive starting pay with room to grow

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and HRA account

Company van (take-home), gas card, and incidentals card

Company-issued iPad and uniform

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays

Overtime and on-call pay opportunities