Food Equipment Installation/Repair Technician-Palatine, IL area

Gordon Food Service is the largest privately held foodservice distributor in North America.  From Michigan to Florida and British Columbia to Nova Scotia we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best available products and services. Our commitment to serve is at the heart of everything we do!  Our Chemical & Beverage Department offers our customers with cleaning, sanitation, and beverage products and services that produce consistent, high quality results.  We achieve this purpose through a highly motivated team, dedicated to unparalleled service, training and communication. Currently we are in search of candidates to fill the position of Sales & Service Specialist for this department.  Our Service Specialists/Technicians work with our existing accounts through sales and equipment maintenance initiatives. The technician will cover the Palatine, IL area and surrounding suburbs. A day in the life of our Sales & Service Specialist includes: Coordinating and performing schedule installations and preventative maintenance and service according to GFS standards Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, repairs equipment, and appropriate tools and training Build relationships with existing customer accounts in order to grow sales Provide additional technical support to Product Specialists and Customer Development Specialist as needed Maintain quality maintenance schedule within the territory, logging all activities for quality assurance purposesKey requirements for this position:High School Diploma or GED is required Valid state driver’s license Must be insurable Ability to lift up to 75 pounds daily Strong mechanical aptitude Excellent communication skills Ability to conduct successful Sales opportunities Demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional and timely manner What we offer our employees here at GFS:Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance Short/Long-Term Disability Time-off Benefits Generous 401k matching program Flexible spending Profit Sharing  Driven by our values, the family of Gordon Food Service works together for the success of our customers and our employees.