Appliance Mechanic

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,431 - 42,430; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Appliance Mechanic to support Fort Jackson, SC. The role requires knowledge and understanding of US Army logistics along with hands-on experience in installing and repairing commercial kitchen appliances.

The successful candidate must have at least one year of experience and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers a pay rate of $25.72 per hour plus an additional $5.08 per hour for Health and Welfare benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• EPA certification and CFESA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with Food Service Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair commercial kitchen appliances.
• Replace worn or defective parts as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Ability to install, service and repair commercial kitchen appliances

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools and test equipment

Job description

Overview

APPLIANCE MECHANIC (2026-25108)

Bowhead seeks an Appliance Mechanic to support Fort Jackson, SC. Successful candidate(s) must possess knowledge, experience, and understanding of US Army logistics, plus the knowledge and experience required to hold the position as outlined below.

The Appliance Mechanic's pay will be $25.72 per hour with an additional $5.08 per hour H&W (Health and Welfare) fringe benefit

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Ability to install, service and repair commercial kitchen appliances to include but not limited to kettles, steamers, refrigerators, and ovens using hand tools, test equipment and following wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications
• Replace worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring
• Repairs and adjusts appliance motors
• Ability to reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment based on AR and equipment manuals
• Must be capable of reading and understanding manufacturer operation/maintenance manuals and conducting the maintenance as instructed

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required
• Must have a valid drivers license
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification, CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association) Certification highly preferred
• At least (1) year experience installing/repairing/maintaining Food Service Equipment is required
• Experience working with gas, electric and steam appliances preferred
• A familiarity with the military is preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.