Mobile Kitchen Trailer Builder & Service Technician

Mobile Kitchens Canada – Kingston/Inverary, Ontario
Full-Time | Permanent | Day Shift | Benefits

Build It. Install It. Maintain It.

Mobile Kitchens Canada is looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined individual to join our Kingston/Inverary team building, outfitting, servicing, and maintaining specialized commercial kitchen trailers used throughout our North American fleet.

This is not primarily a cleaning position. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with tools and enjoys construction, assembly, installation, repair, and general mechanical work. The position combines trailer construction and interior finishing, commercial equipment installation, fleet maintenance, and service work, with cleaning and preparation of rental units forming part of the overall role.

If you have experience in construction, renovations, fabrication, welding, RV/trailer work, equipment repair, automotive, or general maintenance, we would like to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

1) Trailer Construction & Equipment Installation

You will work with our team through various stages of building and outfitting new mobile kitchen trailers, including:

- Measure, cut, fit, and install flooring, wall panels, and interior finishing materials
- Assist with framing, insulation, trim, doors, and other trailer components
- Assemble and install commercial kitchen equipment, fixtures, shelving, and hardware
- Use hand and power tools for cutting, drilling, fastening, grinding, and general fabrication
- Assist with plumbing, gas piping, electrical, HVAC, and ventilation installations alongside qualified trades
- Assist with minor fabrication and welding where experience permits
- Complete painting, caulking, sealing, finishing, and general construction tasks
- Assist other trades and team members throughout the build process

2) Fleet Service & Maintenance

Mobile Kitchens Canada operates a fleet of commercial kitchen trailers throughout Canada and the United States. Between rentals, units return to our Inverary facility for inspection, service, repair, and preparation.

You will assist with:

- Inspecting the overall condition of trailers and installed equipment
- Checking tires, brakes, bearings, lights, doors, roofs, and other trailer components
- Testing commercial kitchen equipment and basic plumbing and electrical components
- Troubleshooting and assisting with equipment repairs
- Completing minor mechanical and general maintenance repairs
- Replacing worn or damaged components




- Preparing trailers and equipment for upcoming customer rentals

3) Fleet Cleaning & Preparation

Maintaining a clean, professional rental fleet is an important part of the position. Duties will also include:

- Cleaning and detailing commercial kitchen trailers and equipment
- Degreasing and deep cleaning cooking equipment, preparation areas, sinks, walls, and floors
- Using pressure-washing equipment and appropriate cleaning products
- Scrubbing, scraping, and detailing equipment and surfaces when required
- Ensuring trailers are clean, organized, and ready for their next deployment

Qualifications:

Required:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to accurately read and use a measuring tape
- Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail
- Dependable with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to approximately 50 lbs

Assets:

- Construction, renovation, carpentry, or general handyman experience
- Welding and metal fabrication experience
- Trailer, RV, automotive, or mechanical experience
- Commercial equipment installation or repair experience
- Plumbing or electrical experience
- Forklift or scissor-lift experience
- Valid driver's licence

We are willing to provide additional training and cross-training to the right candidate who has a strong mechanical aptitude, good work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Additional Responsibilities

- Load and unload equipment, materials, and deliveries
- Maintain an organized and safe shop and work area
- Assist with inventory and general shop organization
- Follow company safety policies and use required PPE
- Report equipment damage and potential safety concerns
- Complete forklift, scissor-lift, and other job-related training/certification as required
- Occasionally assist with on-site trailer setup or removal
- Perform other construction, service, and fleet-related duties as required
- Occasional travel may be required

Physical Requirements & Work Environment





This is an active, hands-on position performed primarily at our Inverary, Ontario facility and in and around commercial trailers.

The position involves:

- Regularly stepping in and out of trailers
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, and working in confined areas
- Working from ladders and elevated work platforms when required
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to approximately 50 lbs
- Regular use of hand and power tools
- Working around sawdust, metal shavings, grinding dust, grease, water, and cleaning products
- Working in varying temperatures depending on the season and project

Appropriate safety equipment and PPE are provided and required.

Why Join Mobile Kitchens Canada?

We offer:

- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Benefits package
- Full-time, permanent, year-round employment
- Regular daytime hours
- On-the-job training and cross-training
- Forklift, scissor-lift, and other job-related training as required
- Opportunity to develop skills in construction, fabrication, equipment installation, mechanical service, and trailer maintenance
- Interesting and varied projects – you won't be doing the same thing every day
- Opportunity to work on specialized mobile commercial kitchens and equipment used throughout North America

We're Looking for a Builder and Problem Solver

This position is ideal for someone who likes working with their hands, building things, figuring out how things work, and seeing a project through to completion.

One day you may be cutting and installing flooring or wall panels in a new mobile kitchen. The next you could be installing commercial cooking equipment, assisting a tradesperson, repairing a trailer component, or preparing a completed mobile kitchen for deployment.

If you're a construction, renovation, fabrication, mechanical, or general handyman-type person looking for stable, year-round work with plenty of variety, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Inverary, Ontario
Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience
Benefits: Benefits package included

To Apply:
Please submit your resume to John Innes ([email protected]) outlining your relevant construction, mechanical, fabrication, maintenance, or other hands-on experience.

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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