Description

Chemical Warewashing Technician

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Denver Colorado
Department: Service
Pay Range: $24.00–$28.00 per hour

Join the Denver Beverage Team

Are you mechanically inclined, dependable, and ready for a hands-on career where every day brings a new challenge?

Denver Beverage, Denver Refreshment Services, and our PURWORKS Chemical Division are looking for a motivated Chemical Warewashing Technician to support our customers throughout the Colorado Springs area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, working independently, interacting with customers, and learning new technical skills. We provide hands-on training to help you learn our equipment, systems, safety procedures, and service standards.

About Denver Beverage

Denver Beverage is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1986. We provide high-quality beverages, supplies, equipment, chemicals, and outstanding service to businesses throughout Colorado.

Our mission is to provide our business partners with exceptional service, high-quality products, and the support they need to succeed. We are committed to delighting our customers while creating meaningful opportunities for our valued employees.

Our Core Values

• Deliver outstanding customer service at every level
• Expect excellence from our team
• Never stop learning
• Value integrity and hard work
• Embrace diversity and inclusivity
• Recognize achievement

About the Position

As a Chemical Warewashing Technician, you will manage and service assigned warewashing and chemical accounts throughout the Colorado Springs area.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment problems, complete repairs, and ensure customers receive professional and dependable service. Equipment may include commercial dish machines, laundry dispensing systems, and chemical dispensing equipment.

No two days are exactly the same. One day you may be performing preventive maintenance, and the next you may be diagnosing a plumbing, electrical, or mechanical issue at a customer location.

Previous warewashing experience is helpful but not required. We will provide hands-on training with experienced team members so you can build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the field.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely travel to customer locations and arrive within scheduled service windows
• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial dish machines, laundry systems, and chemical dispensing equipment
• Diagnose equipment problems and complete necessary repairs
• Inspect hoses, fittings, pumps, electrical components, and dispensing systems
• Follow proper lockout and safety procedures when working with electrical equipment
• Wear all required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals or servicing equipment
• Clean and properly address any spills that occur during service
• Document all service calls, repairs, photographs, notes, and materials used on the company-provided tablet
• Complete and submit preventive maintenance documentation
• Inspect the assigned company vehicle daily and report safety or maintenance concerns
• Maintain accurate truck inventory and replenish parts and supplies as needed
• Keep the service vehicle clean, organized, and prepared for daily assignments
• Communicate professionally with customers, managers, and team members
• Adapt to changes in technology, equipment, procedures, and customer needs
• Follow all company safety policies and equipment-manufacturer requirements

What Makes a Great Candidate?

The ideal candidate is:

• Dependable and committed to arriving on time
• Mechanically inclined with basic electrical and plumbing knowledge
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools
• Friendly, professional, and customer-focused
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Adaptable when schedules and priorities change
• Comfortable troubleshooting problems in the field
• Able to stay calm and productive in a fast-paced environment
• Interested in learning new equipment, systems, and technical skills
• Comfortable using tablets, mobile applications, and digital service platforms

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of mechanical or equipment-service experience preferred
• Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to safely use drills, saws, hand tools, and other service equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle
• Ability to operate a manual-transmission vehicle preferred
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and work in tight spaces
• Ability to complete required manufacturer or customer certifications
• Previous experience with beverage, warewashing, laundry, or chemical dispensing systems is a plus

Training and Development

We believe in setting our employees up for success. New technicians will receive:

• Hands-on training with experienced technicians
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair training
• Chemical safety and handling instruction
• Preventive maintenance training
• Company tablet and service documentation training
• Customer service and field-service support
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new equipment and advance technical skills

Compensation

$24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Hands-on training and professional-development opportunities

Work Environment

This is a field-based position serving customers throughout Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. The role requires regular driving, customer interaction, equipment troubleshooting, physical activity, and exposure to commercial kitchen, laundry, and service environments.

Ready to Build a Career with Us?

If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, helping customers, and being part of a dependable team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and grow your career with Denver Beverage and PURWORKS!

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Field Based

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use power hand tools such as drills and saws.
• Excellent driving skills needed to drive safely and avoid all accidents.
• Technicians will need to be good physical shape as some lifting and stooping is required.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivated and self-directed ability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with no driving restrictions.
• Able to drive a manual shift vehicle.

Knowledge of beverage systems and specifications of systems to prevent malfunction which could lead to serious harm to self and others.

Testing and certification as required by companies that we contract with.

Excellent driving skills needed to drive safely and avoid all accidents