Summary

At La Colombe Coffee Roasters, we take pride in crafting the best-tasting and most innovative coffee products in the industry. Our mission is to change the world by bringing happiness to people through coffee.

We are looking for a skilled Coffee Technician to join our team and ensure our customers enjoy exceptional coffee every day. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our brewing equipment in the Chicago area. The ideal candidate is a mechanically inclined, safety-conscious individual with a basic understanding of equipment repair principles and the ability to effectively maintain, repair, and re-program various coffee equipment.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary, face-to-face representative of La Colombe while engaging with clients

- Act as the liaison between the corporate office, client services, and clients, ensuring seamless communication and support

- Maintain accurate records in Sales Logix and MAS systems related to machine support

- Execute work orders, manage machine agreements, and address service tickets promptly

- Conduct bench testing of new equipment upon delivery, ensuring readiness before installation

- Refurbish used coffee equipment to extend its lifespan and prepare it for reinstallation

- Oversee the removal and replacement of equipment as needed

- Coordinate parts ordering and logistics with the home office to ensure timely and efficient operations

- Maintain a well-stocked van with inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment for installations

- Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

- Experience: At least 1 year of experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining large industrial appliances; experience with coffee machines is a plus

- Technical Skills: Ability to follow service call and installation procedures provided by management, with the flexibility to adapt to emergency situations and changing circumstances

- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Multitasking: Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment

- Time Management: Able to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently without direct supervision

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