EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN & REFRIGERATION SERVICE TECHNICIAN WANTED
Location: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, based on experience
Employment: Full-Time | Six-Month or One-Year Contract
Company: KLR Services, LLC
READY FOR A CHANGE OF SCENERY?
Imagine spending your winter in the beautiful Caribbean, enjoying warm weather, turquoise waters, and island living while earning a competitive salary doing what you know best.
KLR Services, LLC, an established commercial equipment service company located in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, is seeking an experienced, dependable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Service Technician willing to relocate to our beautiful island.
St. Thomas is a U.S. territory, and U.S. citizens traveling directly from the mainland United States do not need a passport.
We are offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician interested in a six-month or one-year employment contract.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We need a skilled technician who can independently diagnose, troubleshoot, service, and repair commercial kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
Applicants must have experience with:
* Commercial refrigeration systems, including walk-in coolers, freezers, reach-in refrigerators, and ice machines.
* Commercial combi ovens, preferably RATIONAL equipment.
* Commercial cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, steamers, and related equipment.
* Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
* Diagnosing equipment problems and completing repairs independently.
THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POSITION.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can begin working independently.
This is NOT an air-conditioning technician position. Applicants must have proven commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Must have their own professional tools.
* Proven and verifiable employment history.
* Professional references.
* Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
* Ability to work independently and professionally with commercial customers.
* Willingness to relocate to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS
We offer:
* $40–$50 per hour, depending on verified experience and qualifications.
* $50 per hour for a fully qualified technician proficient in all required areas.
* Company-provided service vehicle.
* Furnished efficiency apartment available for temporary housing during relocation (single occupancy only).
* Company-matched health insurance benefits.
* Paid holidays.
* Paid vacation eligibility after one year of employment.
* Potential performance-based bonus of up to $5,000 during the initial six-month period, subject to agreed performance requirements.
* Six-month or one-year employment contract opportunities.
IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS — Jacksonville , FLORIDA
KLR Services will be conducting interviews in the Jacksonville , Florida area:
Wed, November 11 through November 12 2026
INTERVIEWS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
If you have the experience, skills, and desire to spend your winter working in the Caribbean, we would like to speak with you!
CALL LEE FOR AN INTERVIEW!
Phone: 912-224-1768
Email: annette@klrvi.com
Please email your résumé, including your relevant commercial kitchen and refrigeration experience, employment history, certifications, and professional references.
KLR SERVICES, LLC
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
BRING YOUR EXPERIENCE, YOUR TOOLS, AND YOUR TALENT — AND ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN PARADISE!
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