Senior Technician (M&E/ Kitchen Equipment)

ISS FACILITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services Private Limited in Brazil is seeking an experienced M&E technician to maintain hospital kitchen equipment, lead technicians and support the operation on a day-to-day basis.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, preventive inspections, fault diagnosis and safe, compliant work practices, with strong teamwork and customer coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on M&E/kitchen equipment maintenance experience.
• Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical Building Services or Refrigeration is required.
• Welding or refrigeration certifications are an advantage.
• TIG welding certification would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Officer/Engineer in daily maintenance operations and supervision of technicians.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and servicing of M&E systems and kitchen equipment.
• Lead technicians to respond to breakdowns and coordinate major kitchen repairs.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure safety, hygiene, and operational compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and submit monthly reports.
• Provide good customer service and coordinate with customers and departments.
• Safeguard tools, maintain housekeeping and support supervisor.

Skills

M&E maintenance

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Pipe fitting

Welding (TIG)

Gas-fired cooking systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Customer coordination

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec / ITE certificate

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Refrigeration & HVAC

Tools

Refrigeration equipment

Welding certification

Gas-fired cooking systems equipment

Job description

Help keep essential hospital facilities and kitchen equipment running safely and reliably. Join our team to take on hands-on technical challenges, guide technicians and support the operations on every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Officer / Engineer in daily maintenance operations, manpower planning, task allocation and supervision of technicians to ensure timely completion of work.

• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections and servicing of M&E systems and kitchen equipment using prescribed checklists.

• Lead technicians in responding promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests. Investigate faults, troubleshoot and carry out repairs, coordinating major kitchen equipment repairs where required.

• Monitor kitchen equipment performance, identify potential failures and recommend repairs, replacements or improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

• Propose, coordinate and carry out M&E repair works, and supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors performing servicing, maintenance and rectification works.

• Assist with audits and site assessments, and ensure all work complies with hospital policies, maintenance procedures, safety, hygiene and operational requirements.

• Provide good customer service and coordinate maintenance with customers, kitchen users and relevant departments to minimise operational disruption.

• Keep maintenance records, service reports and breakdown histories up to date. Submit monthly facilities maintenance and repair reports, and update the Department Engineer on major activities, breakdowns and rectification works.

• Safeguard tools and equipment, maintain good housekeeping and perform other duties assigned by the M&E Engineer or Facilities Manager.
  

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant hands-on experience in M&E maintenance, kitchen equipment maintenance or related technical fields, including kitchen chiller room operations and refrigeration systems.

• Practical skills in pipe fitting, brazing and welding. TIG welding certification or a relevant welding qualification would be an advantage.

• Experience with gas-fired cooking systems, including commercial stoves and kwali equipment.

• Good knowledge of electrical circuitry and hands-on troubleshooting of kitchen equipment, including combi ovens, steamers, boilers, blenders, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers.

• Ability to diagnose faults, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and refrigeration equipment.

• Ability to lead technicians, coordinate maintenance and supervise subcontractors, with good communication skills when working with customers, kitchen users and service providers.

• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and safe work practices in hospital or commercial kitchen environments.

Qualifications & Certifications

1. Minimum Nitec / Higher Nitec / ITE technical certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning or a related discipline.

2. Minimum 3 years of relevant hands-on working experience in M&E maintenance, kitchen equipment maintenance or related technical fields.

3. Relevant technical certifications in refrigeration, welding or kitchen equipment maintenance would be an advantage.

4. TIG welding certification would be an added advantage.