Job Title: Installer / Lead Installer
Position Summary:
The Installer/Lead Installer is responsible for delivering, uncrating, assembling, and setting commercial kitchen equipment for contractor connection while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. In the Lead Installer capacity, this role involves managing other installers, coordinating on-site activities, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively. This role requires occasional overnight, out-of-town, and overtime work to meet customer needs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:Act as a job site foreman, overseeing and coordinating the work of other installers.Provide guidance, training, and support to team members to ensure proper techniques and safety practices are followed.Assign tasks to installers and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of projects.Communicate project goals, expectations, and updates to the team.Resolve on-site issues and escalate significant problems to the Project Manager as needed.Transportation & Delivery:Unload trucks and move products safely to minimize damage.Load and secure tools, equipment, stainless steel, and other materials for jobs.Conduct daily truck inspections and maintain cleanliness.Installation:Assemble and install “flight-type” dish machines, walk-in coolers/freezers, ovens, stainless steel tables, islands, and sinks.Hang exhaust/condensation hoods, shelving, and wall-mounted products (e.g., pot racks, fry cutters).Cut, modify, and install stainless steel components as needed.Field polish and weld stainless steel.Set commercial kitchen equipment in place for contractor connections.Documentation & Communication:Read and interpret work orders and construction plans.Use a computer tablet to log job progress, hours, and site pictures.Complete all work documentation accurately.Communicate job progress and issues with the Project Manager.Track and report expenses incurred during projects.Maintenance & Organization:Maintain the yard and keep the warehouse organized.Maintain job storage warehouse and ensure proper organization of all stored equipment.Customer Engagement:Inspect installations with contractors and customers to ensure satisfaction.Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.Safety & Training:Attend safety and product training sessions.Adhere to all company safety protocols.Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
Leadership Skills:Ability to lead a team, assign tasks, and ensure accountability.Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts effectively.Technical Skills:Proficiency with basic construction knowledge, tools, and equipment.Advanced mechanical skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and O/M manuals.Forklift operation experience (preferred).Welding expertise, especially with stainless steel.Soft Skills:Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Critical thinking and ability to work independently.Solid communication skills with a customer service focus.Physical Requirements:Lift up to 50-100 lbs frequently.Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and overnight shifts when required.Availability to work out of town as needed.Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED.General knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, and relevant codes.1–3 years of experience in commercial construction or mechanical equipment installation.Prior experience managing or supervising a team (preferred).Welding experience (preferred).Trade school certification (preferred).Ability to pass a background check.Company DescriptionSince 1974 Castino's has provided solutions and service to foodservice facilities across the U.S. Using a team approach, we partner with our clients to solve your specific foodservice challenges, which helps make your facility more efficient and your business grow to its fullest potential. We are looking for a full time installer for foodservice equipment to help us fulfill our goals.Company DescriptionSince 1974 Castino's has provided solutions and service to foodservice facilities across the U.S. Using a team approach, we partner with our clients to solve your specific foodservice challenges, which helps make your facility more efficient and your business grow to its fullest potential. We are looking for a full time installer for foodservice equipment to help us fulfill our goals. Read LessPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Contract Design Sales Representative will be managing food service-related projects from initial inception to final design through turnover to the end user including managing the workflow and respective resources to support projects. The position has the breadth and depth of understanding of the Contract foodservice channels and can facilitate communication between client and team members. Works effectively with general contractors, engineers, project coordinators, executive management, and support departments. The position Serves as a key link with the clients and is responsible for the creation, management and oversight of deliverables including design, quoting, credit, purchasing, execution and post project closeout duties and responsibilities.
Consultative sales techniques, developing long-term effective relationships with customers, following through with commitments and effective communication are all core competencies. Contract Design Sales Representatives acquire and retain business partners by developing strong customer relationships, maintaining an active call back list, and creating and following up on referrals from their existing customer base.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
· 6+ years of experience sales experience in the construction industry or equivalent
· History of successful managing of teams to achieve strategic goals
· Recent, successful leadership experience and sales growth within the company or in a similar role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage the sales lifecycle including generating leads, writing proposals & creating presentations
· Detailed review of the Project Scope, Design, Equipment and Schedule with the GC and/or client
· Identify conflicts with the schedule and communicate these to the client and project team
· Identify potential design problems/issues and communicate them immediately with the Architect, Food Service Consultant and project team
· Clearly communicate project expectations to the client, identify critical tasks that must be completed by a certain date and/or parties that will affect ability to execute the schedule
· Routine accessibility to the project site, confirmed ‘hold to’ dimension, timely approval, and releases of submitted equipment and fabrication, edit / Approve Shop Drawings
· Ensure MEPS are consistent with the project scope, reconcile all variances, review specification sheets with all team members.
· Take detailed and accurate field dimension (when applicable) and manage equipment approvals
· Work with internal PM / PC team to manage the Installation Team & subcontracted equipment installs, and refrigeration install
· Orchestrate the delivery of all equipment, by area, to ensure a seamless and efficient install
· Hold Installers to their quoted proposals provided the scope of work has not changed and overtime is not authorized and only approved by management
COMPETENCIES:
· Effective communication skills of all types that would include ability to write reports and procedure manuals and to present to all levels of internal/external customers and to reach all in a responsive & respectful manner
· Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills, ability to multi-task
· Proficient in Microsoft office (word, power point & excel); ability to learn company specific systems to manage business and to present information
· Ability to build and drive a high-performance culture that is customer centric and employee focused on progressive goals that can be established and measured
· Ability to work collaboratively within all levels of internal and external customers and build and maintain positive working relationships
· Be both strategic and tactical with the ability to get others on board with their ideas and plans
· Has cultivated qualities of mature leadership that speak to credibility, temperament and having a vision that inspires people
Motivated self-starter with a high level of personal integrity and business ethics who thrives in a team environment
Company DescriptionSince 1974 Castino's has provided solutions and service to foodservice facilities across the U.S. Using a team approach, we partner with our clients to solve your specific foodservice challenges, which helps make your facility more efficient and your business grow to its fullest potential. We are looking for a full time installer for foodservice equipment to help us fulfill our goals.Company DescriptionSince 1974 Castino's has provided solutions and service to foodservice facilities across the U.S. Using a team approach, we partner with our clients to solve your specific foodservice challenges, which helps make your facility more efficient and your business grow to its fullest potential. We are looking for a full time installer for foodservice equipment to help us fulfill our goals. Read Less