Commercial Kitchen Gas Equipment Service Technician
City Food Equipment – Lombard, IL
Pay: $19–$22/hour (based on experience) + Overtime
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday + Overtime as Needed
Job Summary
City Food Equipment, a leading commercial restaurant equipment company serving the Chicagoland area since 1985, is seeking a skilled Commercial Kitchen Gas Equipment Service Technician to join our growing service team.
This role is ideal for an experienced technician who can work independently in the field, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and deliver high-quality service to customers.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial gas cooking equipment
- Service ovens, fryers, ranges, griddles, broilers, and steamers
- Inspect and repair gas systems (valves, regulators, burners, ignition systems)
- Ensure proper gas pressure, combustion, and ventilation
- Detect gas leaks and maintain safety/code compliance
- Read and interpret schematics and service manuals
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment testing
- Complete service reports (parts, labor, diagnostics)
- Communicate clearly with customers on repairs and timelines
- Manage service calls independently in the field
- Maintain company vehicle, tools, and inventory
Requirements
- Experience with commercial gas-fired kitchen equipment
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of gas systems and safety controls
- Ability to read technical manuals and schematics
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Preferred
- 3+ years of experience in commercial kitchen equipment service
- EPA certification (for combination units)
- Manufacturer training or certifications
- Field service experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Overtime opportunities
Why Join City Food Equipment?
- Established, locally owned company (since 1985)
- Strong team environment with long-term growth potential
- Consistent work supporting essential foodservice operations
About Us
City Food Equipment’s restaurant supply store located in Lombard, a village in DuPage County, Illinois, and western suburb approximately 22 miles from Chicago, provides local restauranteurs and other food service establishment owners and operators a convenient place to shop for restaurant equipment and commercial kitchen supplies. The store is open to the public, giving homeowners and home chefs the ability to purchase professional kitchen equipment and supplies at wholesale prices.
Our 45,000 sq. ft Lombard IL store and showroom typically can have up to 1,000 pieces of new and used restaurant equipment on display from some of the industry's most recognized names, such as Hobart, Biro, Berkel, Bizerba, Vulcan, and Alpha commercial cooking and refrigeration. City Food Equipment is one of the nation's largest used restaurant equipment dealers too, specializing in used meat processing, deli, and bakery equipment.