Restaurant Facilities & Refrigeration Service Engineer

Your next move: master the systems that power guest experiences

What if your technical expertise directly impacted thousands of meals served each day? As a Restaurant Facilities & Refrigeration Service Engineer with Colliers, you’ll be the go-to expert keeping Chick-fil-A kitchens and building systems reliable across a defined local market. You’ll have the freedom of field work and the strength of Colliers’ best-in-class service network—complete with training, tools, and real-time support—so you can own outcomes and grow your career.

Can you see yourself

• Arriving onsite, consulting live with the Chick-fil-A Technical Assistance Team, and restoring a down fryer before the lunch rush?
• Diagnosing a sealed refrigeration issue in a walk-in cooler and coordinating parts with the manufacturer the same day?
• Tuning a Lennox rooftop unit so the dining room stays comfortable through a summer heatwave?

If that sounds like a challenge you’d own, read on.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, install, and remove commercial kitchen equipment and base building HVAC systems.
• Service hot-side cooking equipment, sealed-system refrigeration, specialty foodservice equipment, and HVAC.
• Meet service level agreements by responding quickly to Operator requests.
• Hands-on with brands like Henny Penny, Follett, Lennox (HVAC), Traulsen, Hobart mixers, Champion dishwashers, and Garland Grill.
• Collaborate with manufacturers for diagnostic insights and parts identification.
• Install ordered parts precisely; test and document results.
• Maintain rigorous documentation: work orders, time entries, receipts, and truck stock inventory.
• Organize your vehicle, tools, and spare parts for efficient service.
• Support on-call emergency response during non-standard hours; follow all safety and accident prevention procedures.
• Pursue OEM training and certifications; engage with suppliers and vendors to strengthen the service network.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets in line with company standards.

What you bring

• Technical trade training and/or equivalent hands-on experience; 5+ years related trade experience or equivalent.
• Proven capability in one or more of the following: sealed refrigeration/HVAC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, process controls, hot-side equipment, or mechanical power transmission.
• Experience with kitchen equipment servicing, facilities maintenance, or construction systems.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance, safe MVR, and the ability to operate company vehicles.
• Mechanical aptitude; able to interpret diagrams and schematics.
• Comfort using Microsoft Word, Excel, and mobile service applications.
• Clear communication skills; a self-starter mindset and a positive, service-oriented approach.

Where and how you’ll work

• 100% travel within a defined local market; limited overnight travel primarily for onboarding and training.
• Availability for extended periods during emergencies or high-priority situations (including overtime).
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Climb ladders and stairs up to two stories (ladder safety training provided). Roof access ladders are provided; van loading/unloading of a large ladder is non-typical.
• Extended standing and walking on even and uneven surfaces; frequent use of arms, wrists, and hands to operate tools and machinery.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.

Growth, culture, and rewards

Join Colliers’ enterprising, growth-minded culture where you’ll learn quickly, be empowered to take ownership, and supported by leaders who prioritize doing what’s right. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

EEO, accommodations, and work authorization

Colliers provides equal employment opportunities to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.