About Us

Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, Kappus Company is a distributor and servicer of top-quality restaurant equipment from leading manufacturers. In business since 1948, we are a third-generation family-owned and operated business that understands the importance of top-notch customer service and takes great pride in creating opportunities for our customers and our people. Our employees are listened to, trusted, empowered and provided opportunities to serve our customers and grow professionally.

Full-time positions are available in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, western Pennsylvania and eastern Indiana.

Description

If you take pride in your work, want to hone your craft and like providing customers with quality service solutions we want to talk with you.

• You will perform hands-on installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of a variety of equipment used in commercial kitchens
• You will typically leave from home each morning and work with minimal direct supervision at customer sites
• You will have open communication with customers and internal departments to provide solutions that are in the best interest of the customer

Skills Required

• Ability to diagnose commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment performance through observation, testing and set-up
• Ability to learn new technology and maintain equipment following procedures and specifications
• Ability to give and take written and verbal instructions
• Ability to accurately complete documents to verify work performed
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push components and/or equipment to test, set-up or maintain units
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery and wet conditions

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Experience as a maintenance technician and/or HVAC technician is highly desirable
• An accredited High School diploma or GED (technical school preferred)
• A valid state-issued driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a company vehicle as evidenced by past driving performance record; you must adhere to all company safety requirements and have the ability to drive multiple hours daily
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and on-call hours as required
• Ability to travel and attend training schools as needed
• Ability to use a mobile phone/iPad for submitting and receiving work orders
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and be able to consistently work the schedule required by the job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with customers
• Must be organized, accountable and self-motivated

Why work for us?

If you are looking for a career opportunity and not just a job, here is what Kappus has to offer:

• Competitive pay: earn between $55,000 – $65,000+ for experienced technicians
• Full-time, Monday – Friday, with regular opportunities for overtime
• Opportunities for advancement through defined career paths and promotions
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (10 days first full year) and 11 paid holidays
• We pay door-to-door
• Company provided service vehicle, uniforms, safety equipment and annual footwear allowance
• Company provided mobile technology
• Incentives for equipment sales and hiring referrals