Commercial Refrigeration Repair Technician

Job description:

We have an amazing opportunity for a Monday-Friday schedule, company vehicle and fuel provided, Health Benefits and 401k, Overtime available! Development training and career growth opportunity available!

Location: College Station, TX Homebase and Mobile Deployment Sites as Needed at least once per week in Bastrop, TX

Competitive Wage

Reports To: Operations Manager

About Response Logistics

Response Logistics delivers turnkey mobile kitchens, walk-in refrigeration units, and support infrastructure to organizations operating in high-stakes environments. From disaster zones and university campuses to stadium kitchens and basecamps, we ensure our clients remain operational—no matter the conditions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Refrigeration Repair Technician with prior experience diagnosing and repairing commercial kitchen systems. This hands-on role requires a technician who can work independently in the field, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and document all repairs with precision.

Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of using structured work order systems to track service tasks and parts usage. Overtime is regularly available, especially during high-demand deployments and seasonal response efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., convection ovens, fryers, steamers, dishwashers) and refrigeration systems (e.g., walk-in coolers, reefer trucks, portable freezers).
• Conduct on-site assessments, identify issues, and perform corrective action with minimal supervision.
• Use a structured work order system to document all maintenance and repair activities, ensuring full traceability.
• Track parts used, time spent, and recommendations for follow-up or preventative service.
• Support equipment setup and breakdown during temporary kitchen or refrigeration deployments.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations during all service operations.
• Travel as needed to support deployments, including availability for overtime and emergency response.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen appliance systems: gas, electric, steam, and HVACR.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I & II or Universal).
• Familiarity with mobile cold storage and walk-in refrigeration units.
• Excellent attention to detail in logging service data and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work from schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Comfortable working in varied environments—indoor/outdoor, confined spaces, field setups.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or on-call during critical deployments.