Food Service Equipment Technician

Position: Food Service Equipment Technician

Contract: AFSCME #468

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Food Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on commercial food service equipment, including, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, cooking equipment, beverage equipment and dish machines.

• Demonstrate effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to read and understand wiring and electronic diagrams, schematics, and other components of food service equipment.

• Must be able to operate hand tools, power tools, all service types of gauges, meters, etc., and maintain a tool and parts inventory.

• Assists with all equipment installations.

• Uses good lockout/tagout practices.
• Effectively manage time and resources to control costs, enhance efficiencies, and meet commitments

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers

• Builds on knowledge and understanding of new and existing equipment needs/expectations.

• Attend assigned technical and manufacturer training

• Obtain additional licenses and certifications as assigned by the Food Service Director

• Must be able to operate a commercial vehicle in a safe manner, adhere to all safety requirements, maintain a clean, organized service vehicle, and report all vehicle maintenance concerns to Food Service Director.

• Must be able to work on-call nights and weekends as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull and reach above and below the waist.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds up to 25 feet. Occasional lifting and carrying, with or without assistance, of items up to 70 pounds.

• Ability to work in damp and/or humid conditions, coolers/freezers at freezing temperatures, moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids and risk of electrical shock.

• Ability to work on ladders, roofs and in rare cases, high, precarious places.

• Ability to lift up to 75lbs and exert up to 150lbs of force to pull, push, and/or lift carry.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 3 years’ experience with Commercial refrigeration and food equipment repair,

• Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e, EPA, CFESA)

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness/ability to be involved with the emergency on-call that includes nights and weekends.

• Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience

Self-motivated with the proven ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.06 - $35.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $36