Kitchen Appliance Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment across campus facilities. They must also manage replacement parts, maintain accurate maintenance records, and provide basic training to equipment users.

Job details

SUMMARY 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. #LI-JC1

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment across campus facilities. They must also manage replacement parts, maintain accurate maintenance records, and provide basic training to equipment users.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and an appliance service technician certificate, along with at least 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Proficiency in troubleshooting and a strong commitment to health and safety standards are required.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Appliance repair
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Refrigeration
• Gas fitting
• CMMS
• Asset management
• Equipment installation
• Inventory management
• Client relations
• Safety compliance
• Technical diagnostics
• Appliance Repair
• Electrical Diagnostics And Repairs
• Lifting Ability
• Deep Fryers
• HVAC
• Asset Management
• Customer Service
• Procurement
• Control Systems
• Corrective Maintenance
• Food Services
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Trades
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Appliance Technician
• Home Appliance Repairer
• Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
• Home Appliance Repairers

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