Job Description:
Commercial Kitchen Service Technician (Mid & Senior Level)PGM Service Group – Tampa, Sarasota & Orlando, FLPGM Service is a fast-growing commercial kitchen equipment service company supporting restaurants, hospitals, and large foodservice operations across Florida. We specialize in keeping kitchens operational with a focus on quality, speed, and professionalism.
We are actively hiring Mid-Level and Senior Service Technicians across the following markets:
- Tampa
- OrlandoCompensation & Earning Potential
- We offer a strong hourly base, consistent overtime, and performance-based commission.
- Mid-Level Technician$45–$52+ per hour effective earnings (including overtime + commission)
- Senior Technician$52–$60+ per hour effective earnings (including overtime + commission)
- Hourly pay + overtime (1.5x)
- Commission tied to production
- Consistent overtime available (5–10+ hours per week typical)
- Company vehicle (after onboarding period)
Benefits:- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Up to 7 weeks per year based on tenure
- Consistent, year-round work
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
What You’ll Do: Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment:
- Cooking equipment (ovens, fryers, grills, steamers)
- Refrigeration equipment (reach-ins, prep tables, ice machines)
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs)
- Communicate clearly with customers on issues and solutions
- Complete digital work orders with notes and photos
- Identify additional repair opportunities
- Maintain truck inventory and tools
What We’re Looking For:- Mid-Level Technician3–5+ years of experience in food equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, or a similar field
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Able to run most service calls independently
- Senior Technician5–8+ years of experience
- Advanced diagnostics across hot-side and/or refrigeration systems
- Ability to handle complex calls without supervision
- Comfortable mentoring junior technicians
Requirements:- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Ability to pass background check (required for certain customer sites)
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
- Preferred (Not Required)EPA CertificationCFESA Certification
- Manufacturer certifications
- Gas or electrical certifications
Why Join:- PGM Service
- High earning potential tied to your performance
- Steady, year-round work across established accounts
- Opportunity to grow into Senior and Master Technician roles
- Supportive team environment with real advancement paths
- Focus on quality work — not being the cheapest provider
- Growth Path
- Technicians have a clear path to increase earnings through:
- Higher production levels
- Expanded skillsets (hot-side and refrigeration)
- Certifications and training
Apply TodayPGM where the best techs live. If you’re a motivated technician looking to grow your income and skillset with a company that rewards performance, we’d like to speak with you.
Benefits:- 401(k)401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience: Food Service Equipment: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
