Kitchen Appliance Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment across campus facilities. This includes performing preventative maintenance and diagnosing electrical, gas, and refrigeration issues to ensure safety and efficiency.

Job details

Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The Kitchen Appliance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of commercial kitchen equipment across a campus of facilities. This role ensures that all kitchen appliances and food service equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable health, safety, and manufacturer standards. Key Duties & Responsibilities Maintenance Performs scheduled preventative maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment including coolers, ovens, warmers, deep fryers, mixers, blenders, steam ovens, warming plates, griddles, pizza ovens, dishwashers, coffee brewers, etc. Performs corrective maintenance and repairs. Troubleshoots performance issues and root causes. Diagnoses electrical, gas, refrigeration and control system issues. Creates detailed records of maintenance and repairs through a CMMS process. Update asset records. Co-ordinates with manufacturer contractors. Assists in replacement part procurement. Manages replacement part inventory. Escalates issues to the mechanical team lead. Provides basic function and cleaning training to user groups. Ability to work evenings. Be a part of an on call rotation. Other duties as assigned. Client Relations Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered. Knowledge & Skills High School diploma. Appliance service technician certificate. Minimum 3 years’ experience working on electrical and mechanical systems. Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and asset management systems. Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset. Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency. Technical diploma or certification in appliance repair, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, gas fitting, or a related trade preferred. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment across campus facilities. This includes performing preventative maintenance and diagnosing electrical, gas, and refrigeration issues to ensure safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, an appliance service technician certificate, and at least 3 years of experience with electrical and mechanical systems. A technical diploma in HVAC, refrigeration, or a related trade is preferred, along with the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Listed skills

• Asset Management · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Preventative Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Systems
• Gas Fitting
• Refrigeration
• Control Systems
• CMMS
• Asset Management
• Inventory Management
• Client Relations
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Equipment Inspection

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Engineering