Service Technician
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Come join our growing team! We are expanding and need you to make that happen. The right people will want to help our small business grow and thrive.
There are TWO positions for which we are hiring--an AM tech and a PM tech. Please read carefully the required hours of each and designate which one you are applying. Both positions could grow into full time positions for the right person.
AM Service Tech (18-25 hours/week) Mondays 5:00a-11:00a Wednesdays 3:00a-11:00a Thursdays 5:00a-11:00a Fridays 5:00a-10:00a
PM Service Tech (25-35 hours/week) Mondays 12:30p-6:30p
Tuesdays 12:30p-8:30p
Wednesdays 12:30p-6:30p
Thursdays 12:30p-6:30p
Fridays 2:00p-11:00p
SATURDAYS ARE ALWAYS OFF!
MUST BE AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND.
MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to the warehouse/van location in Starkville.
Must be available for attending paid training and jobs in Jackson as required. Jobs can be scheduled throughout the area (Meridian, Oxford, Jackson). MUST HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.
Ideal candidate can operate independently, show up as assigned, and strive to make our customers happy. Commercial kitchen experience a plus but not required.
MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, BE ABLE TO SHOW UP ON TIME AND WORK A SET SCHEDULE.
The primary responsibility of Service Technicians is to service our commercial kitchen customers in Starkville and East Mississippi. Our employees must safely and efficiently operate a company-provided cargo van, mobile filtration unit (MFU), and related equipment. In this role, you will provide full fryer management services to existing commercial kitchen customers (restaurants, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, colleges, stadiums, assisted living facilities) on an established route that includes Starkville, Columbus, Mayhew, and Louisville.
Once onsite, you will provide fryer management services including:
microfiltration and restocking of cooking oil,
vacuum-based cleaning of deep fryers, and
hauling of waste vegetable oil (WVO) to recycle.
maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and facility
Responsibilities
Conduct routine cleaning of restaurant and large facility fryers
Learn, live, and lead into our core values every day
Provide friendly, high-quality customer service
Follow assigned schedule and be on time for appointments
Conduct customer demonstrations of Filta services as needed
Communicate effectively with customers and management
Perform daily and weekly care and preventative maintenance of cleaning equipment, storage facility, and cargo van
Complete basic repair/maintenance of the Filta microfiltration unit (MFU)
Keep cargo van clean, stocked, and well-organized
Inventory supplies and materials and submit order requests
Maintain service records for each customer
Complete daily service records and submit to management
Report any critical issues or changes with customer staff, fryer oil, and frying habits
Engage in customer recruitment and retention initiatives
Clean up spills immediately and keep all work areas clean
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE gear provided
Assure compliance with franchise standards/policies
Maintain the facility
Learn cross training skills for additional services we offer such as FiltaClean (deep clean of commercial kitchens)
Qualifications
Valid driver's license, three-year driving history, and good driving record (no speeding tickets or accidents in the last 3 years)
Minimum age of 25 due to auto insurance requirements
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs at one time and push/pull 10-300 lbs.
Ability to work in hot, cold and non-climate controlled conditions
High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in experience
Flexible schedule
Discipline to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to establish credibility and communicate effectively
Initiative to learn and to stay up to date on the latest service procedures
Reliable transportation to/from company cargo van pickup site in Starkville
Pass drug screening and background check
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills a plus
Previous experience with cooking equipment (fryers, hoods, stoves, ovens, grills, ice machines, coolers, freezers) service/repair, other machinery/cleaning related fields, or military service a plus
Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
Ability to complete services that require lifting, bending, standing, walking, driving, reaching, stooping/kneeling, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
You are applying for work with a franchisee of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, not The Filta Group, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range is $18 per hour. Overtime paid for hours over 40 hours per week. Saturdays are off. Pay is via direct deposit biweekly. Must have a bank account capable of receiving direct deposit. Schedule does involve early mornings and/or late evenings as customer schedule is set. Please look above for the outline of the schedule. It is not negotiable. Please confirm you can work these times before applying.
Retention bonus
Company provided cargo van use for scheduled appointments (must have reliable transportation to the cargo van pickup site in Starkville)
Uniforms provided
Cell phone reimbursement
401K plan
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time employees
Paid time off
Opportunity for overtime and additional bonuses
Growth through technical training, skills development, and career mapping