Kitchen Equipment Repair Technician

• Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of major appliances and related equipment in kitchens such as walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, ice makers, ovens, food mixers, salad cutters, food carriers, compactors, electric ranges, dish-washers, scales, steamers, food fryers, steam kettles, steam tables, food warmers, softeners, and various other parts and components as necessary.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on food service equipment and refrigeration: clean condenser and evaporator coils, change filters, inspect and replace belts, test softeners, and clean equipment.
• Performs the skilled mechanical work required to maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of gas and electric, commercial kitchen equipment and major appliances. Repair equipment on location when necessary.
• Maintains current repair/service log of University kitchen equipment.
• Reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisor in order to determine work requirements; submits reports describing work performed, material used, and amount of time spent to accomplish the job.
• Orders repair parts and complete required paperwork
• Troubleshoots and repair refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing equipment as necessary.
• Measures, cuts, and solders copper water pipe up to 2".
• Unstops sinks and sewer lines using drain cleaners and chemicals in a safe manner.
• Maintains satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and fellow employees each day to assure and sustain quality service and appropriate interactions with others.
• Participates in on-call rotation schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; Completion of CFESA certification or other trade program desirable.
• Three years of direct work experience as an equipment repair technician or successful completion of a trade school program required.
• Universal EPA Certification required.
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance, and complete the University Van Driver Training within 90 days of employment date.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Must have the ability to demonstrate basic skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and common office equipment to include: computer, copier, and Ipad.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English; must have ability to read written instructions, warning labels, SDS Sheets in English, understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Must possess legible handwriting, possess eyesight in both eyes corrected to 20/20 and normal hearing ability (may be corrected); must successfully pass a PIPIC test for color blindness.
• Must possess mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in order to compute material costs as required for completion of work order form.
• Must be able to successfully handle frustrating conditions such as limits on time and limited access to equipment; Ability to communicate effectively and display good judgment when providing customer service.
• Must observe safety precautions when working in the presence of extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and other hazardous situations.

• Able to successfully handle frustrating conditions such as limits on time, limited access to equipment, and dealing with uncomfortable customers.
• Able to carry 50 pounds up and down stairs
• Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/ stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving ; frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment
• Work as laborer on utility crew digging with shovel for extended periods of time.
• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, insects, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular hours

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