Commercial Appliance Technician - Food Service Equipment

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Sick pay

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois seeks an Appliance Mechanic to install, service and repair commercial food service equipment, following wiring diagrams and manufacturer specifications. This role emphasizes preventive maintenance and safe operation within a mission-critical environment.

The position requires high school completion and appliance mechanic experience or schooling, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, parts replacement and user training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years appliance mechanic experience or accredited schooling.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance per manufacturer recommendations.
• Disassembles/reassembles equipment and inspects mechanical/electrical parts.
• Conducts daily safety inspections and recommends facility upgrades.
• Observes equipment during operation and measures performance with testing equipment.
• Inspects timers, thermostats, switches, pumps, bearings, belts, gears and wiring; calibrates equipment as needed.
• Replaces worn/defective parts and assists with training on new/existing equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Safety awareness

Reading manuals

Tools

Forklift Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois seeks an Appliance Mechanic to install, service and repair commercial food service equipment, following wiring diagrams and manufacturer specifications. This role emphasizes preventive maintenance and safe operation within a mission-critical environment.

The position requires high school completion and appliance mechanic experience or schooling, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, parts replacement and user training.