Facilities - Commercial Kitchen Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Maintenance and repair of refrigerators, freezers, vent hoods, vent hood fire systems, boilers, cooling towers and other utility units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read approved plans/blueprints and specifications to determine and execute most efficient and effective method for the installation and repair of equipment.

• Utilizing accepted principles and practices make repairs as required to mechanical systems and kitchen equipment.

• Perform Refrigeration work without limitation to horsepower capacity (Class E).

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.

• Perform preventative maintenance on existing equipment to minimize possibility of system shut downs.

• Recognize, evaluate and correct safety hazards and advise immediate supervisor of the problem.

• Respond to evening, weekend, and holiday emergency call for service.

• Maintenance on the following commercial equipment: chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and emergency generators.

• Complete building walk-throughs and system installation commissioning of work performed by outside contractors.

• Performs various building inspection functions.

• Assist in other areas within the department when needed.

• Class E Only: Perform refrigeration work without limitation to horespower capacity.

• Service Technician Only: Toubleshooting and repairing all kitchen equipment.

• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.