Warewashing and Laundry Tech at Warehouse Direct Inc – Des Plaines, Illinois
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About This Position
Warewashing & Laundry Service Technician
Join Our Team as a Field Service Expert
Warehouse Direct is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Warewashing & Laundry Service Technician who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and delivering excellent service to customers. In this role, you will install, maintain, and repair commercial warewashing, laundry, and housekeeping chemical dispensing systems for our clients.
This position is ideal for a technician who takes pride in quality work, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and building strong relationships with customers. If you enjoy hands-on work and being the go-to expert in the field, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Warewashing & Laundry Service Technician, you will play a key role in keeping our customers’ equipment operating efficiently and safely.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing monthly preventive maintenance and service visits on warewashing and laundry chemical dispensing systems
- Responding to emergency service calls within 24 hours to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
- Installing commercial warewashing, laundry, and housekeeping dispensing systems at customer locations
- Troubleshooting system performance using testing kits and diagnostic tools
Completing detailed service reports after each maintenance visit using company technology systems - Building strong relationships with customers and identifying opportunities for additional products or services
- Communicating potential sales opportunities and customer needs to the appropriate sales manager
Following up on leads and referrals generated through field service interactions
Supporting additional service or operational initiatives as directed by management
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will bring:
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with commercial dishwashing, laundry systems, or chemical dispensing equipment (preferred)
- Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage a service schedule
Strong customer service and communication skills - A proactive mindset with the ability to spot opportunities to help customers improve their operations
Who We Are
Warehouse Direct isn't just a supplier; we are the Midwest’s leading provider for Integrated Workplace Productivity. Since 1979, we’ve grown into a $100M+ industry leader by treating businesses like partners. We provide over 100,000 products to help businesses run smoothly.
Benefits
- Full Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Protection: Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Identity Theft Protection.
- The Extras: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Future Planning: 401(k) and Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays.
- Recognition: Monthly and annual programs to reward the top performers on the leaderboard
Physical Requirements
The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly communicate with customers to respond to service needs and provide solutions. The position frequently requires standing, kneeling, bending, or working at floor level for extended periods of time while servicing equipment.
Technicians must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects as necessary to complete installations and repairs. The role also requires the use of mobile technology and company systems to search for and access detailed service information, complete reports, and maintain communication between the technician and the home office.
If you are a motivated technician who enjoys solving problems and working in the field, we encourage you to apply and grow with our team.
Warehouse Direct is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.