Commercial Beverage Technician

Birmingham, AL

Full Time

Kemco Integrated Services

Experienced

Commercial Beverage Equipment Service Technician

Pay Range: $28.00–$32.00 per hour

Are you passionate about commercial beverage equipment and delivering exceptional service? Join Kemco Facilities Services as a Commercial Beverage Equipment Service Technician, where you'll play an important role in keeping our customers' operations running smoothly—one service call at a time.

About Kemco Facilities Services

Since 1989, Kemco Facilities Services has provided reliable commercial facility maintenance, repair, and installation services throughout the Southeast and beyond.

Our team specializes in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing, electrical, general building maintenance, and other facility services. We are committed to quality workmanship, responsive service, and building long-term relationships with our customers.

Position Overview

Kemco Facilities Services is seeking an experienced Commercial Beverage Equipment Service Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of commercial beverage equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience servicing commercial beverage systems, and the ability to provide professional customer service while working independently in the field.

Compensation

$28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and technical qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company match up to 4%
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company vehicle provided
Company tools and equipment provided
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Opportunities for advancement within Kemco Facilities Services

Responsibilities

Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate commercial beverage equipment.
Service equipment including coffee machines, espresso machines, soda dispensers, ice machines, frozen beverage equipment, and water filtration systems.
Ensure equipment operates according to manufacturer specifications.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing-related equipment issues.
Perform preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and extend equipment life.
Repair or replace malfunctioning components, including pumps, motors, thermostats, valves, electrical components, and other equipment parts.
Communicate directly with customers to identify equipment issues and explain necessary repairs.
Provide professional recommendations regarding repairs, equipment upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
Complete accurate service reports documenting work performed, labor time, and parts used.
Submit service documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain appropriate inventory of tools, replacement parts, and service equipment.
Order replacement parts according to company procedures.
Follow all company and industry safety requirements while performing service and installation work.
Stay current on manufacturer specifications, industry standards, safety requirements, and new beverage equipment technology.
Participate in company and manufacturer training opportunities.
Provide technical guidance and assistance to less-experienced technicians when needed.
Maintain a professional appearance and represent Kemco Facilities Services positively while working at customer locations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Technical training or certifications in electronics, refrigeration, appliance repair, or a related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience servicing commercial beverage equipment or related commercial mechanical/electrical systems preferred.
Previous field service experience in the food service, restaurant, hospitality, or beverage equipment industry strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and plumbing systems as they relate to commercial beverage equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
Experience servicing equipment such as coffee makers, espresso machines, soda fountains, ice machines, frozen beverage equipment, and water filtration systems.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize multiple service calls.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic service documentation.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
Must be able to successfully complete company-required background and drug screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

EPA certification for refrigeration systems.
Manufacturer certifications for commercial beverage, ice, refrigeration, or food-service equipment.
Previous experience in a customer-facing field service position.
Experience servicing multiple brands of commercial beverage equipment.
Commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly lift and carry 50–75 pounds.
Ability to move equipment weighing up to approximately 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.
Ability to safely climb and work from ladders.
Ability to work in confined spaces and other commercial service environments.
Ability to travel regularly to customer locations throughout the assigned service area.
Ability to safely work around electrical systems, refrigeration equipment, steam, hot surfaces, and other commercial equipment hazards while utilizing appropriate safety equipment.

Join the Kemco Team

If you're an experienced technician who enjoys troubleshooting, working independently, and providing excellent service to commercial customers, we want to hear from you.

Join Kemco Facilities Services and build your career with a company that has been serving commercial customers since 1989.

Kemco Facilities Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Do you have Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, or Commercial Kitchen Repair (Hot Side) Experience?

How many years of experience do you have?*

Do you have a Journeyman License and or CFESA certification?*

Do you have experience working on hot side equipment?
Examples: Ovens, Fryers, Combi Ovens, Hot Plates, Griddles, Steam Kettles, Toasters, Microwaves.*

Do you currently hold an EPA certification?*

Do you live within 50 miles of the location where you are applying?*

Can you pass a valid background screening?*

The following questions are entirely optional.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
- a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
- a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Veteran status

I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE
I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN
I DON’T WISH TO ANSWER

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 07/31/2029

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury

Please check one of the boxes below:

YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Name	Date

Human Check*

Submit Application

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.