Technical designer

TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit:

Why you’ll love it here!

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance
• 401k
• Community Service Day
• Spotlight Awards
• National Sales Excellence Awards
• CFSP Prep Certification Program
  
  

Position Summary

• The Technical Designer reports to the Design Manager
• Located in Cleveland, OH
• Full-Time
• Hybrid
  
  

The Technical Designer is responsible for commercial kitchen design, draft layouts, production drawings, and presentation drawings. This position is responsible for providing drawing support to Designers and Project Managers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Produce construction documents and collaborate with architects and engineers for integration of foodservice equipment designs and utility rough-in drawings into overall project under the guidance of a project designer or project manager
• Must be able to utilize AutoCad and/or Revit to coordinate with design team members
• Must have sound technical understanding of plumbing and electrical systems and be able to identify and locate utility services and building conditions required for proper installation of foodservice equipment
• Produce foodservice equipment elevations and incorporate appropriate construction details
• Must be able to proactively communicate and manage lead times. It is essential that project needs are met timely
• Attend job meetings with project designer or project manager when necessary
• Learn TriMark’s preferred vendors
• Assist with specifying manufacturers
• Expected to grow capabilities to perform position with greater efficiency annually.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that fosters positive relations with customers, vendors, and internal company personnel
• Participate in department meetings and vendor training sessions
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
  
  

Competencies

• Superior customer service attitude with unwavering commitment to the customer, team, and Company
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Foster positive relations and communications with departmental personnel, IT, Purchasing, Installers, Sales, Marketing, and other TriMark Division design/contract management departments
• Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly motivated and self-directed with strong professional work ethic
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years in a professional or internship experience in an Interior Design, Architectural, Engineering, or Construction related field or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Basic working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and MS Operating system with intermediate or better proficiency
• Must complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment
• Previous foodservice industry experience, preferred
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance
  
  

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The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate’s unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark’s’ benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique and beautiful differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in the fiber of who we are as a company, setting the standard for our industry. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging through sharing, education, and experiences.

TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] .

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