Commercial Restaurant Equipment Technician

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair commercial kitchen and refrigeration systems across resort venues. Responsibilities include diagnosing and fixing steamers, ovens, ice machines, reach-ins, and glycol systems to keep operations compliant with manufacturers’ specs.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial appliance repair, EPA refrigerant certification, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial appliance repair and refrigeration experience
• 7+ years preferred
• EPA refrigerant certification preferred or required
• Florida driver's license required
• Universal EPA Refrigerant card

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment (coolers, freezers, ice machines, glycol systems).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair gas and electric kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, steamers, dish machines, microwaves).
• Repair bakery and related equipment ( mixers, proofers, rack ovens).
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Perform preventative maintenance and rehab of kitchen equipment per manufacturer specs.

Skills

Refrigeration repair

Kitchen equipment repair

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA or Technical school (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To maintain, service, rebuild, troubleshoot, repair, and operate all commercial restaurant, laundry related equipment, and refrigeration systems. Including, but not limited to bakery, production kitchen, propane and natural gas, and electrical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and rehab all kitchen equipment back to manufacturer’s specifications.

To maintain, service, rebuild, troubleshoot, repair, and operate all commercial restaurant, laundry related equipment, and refrigeration systems. Including, but not limited to bakery, production kitchen, propane and natural gas, and electrical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and rehab all kitchen equipment back to manufacturer’s specifications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all refrigeration equipment including, but not limited to coolers, freezers, rack systems, water, air cooled and self-contained ice machines, ice cream machines, and keg coolers. glycol systems,
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all commercial gas and electric kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, washers, dryers’ fryers, steamers, and ovens such as pressure cookers, tilt skillets, commercial dish machines, combi-ovens, microwaves, stoves and conveyor type ovens, broilers, and espresso machines.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all kitchen and bakery equipment including, but not limited to mixers, combi ovens, mixers, salad dryers, meat grinders, kettles, proofers, dough rounders and rack ovens.
• Provide mechanical and technical guidance and expertise to Tech II and Tech III technicians and apprentices to continually improve the education, experience and skill set within the department.
• Preventative maintenance and rehab of all kitchen equipment to required manufacturers specifications.
• Provide proper documents for ordering parts as needed for equipment.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school degree or GED is required
• Associate’s degree (AA) or Technical school is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of commercial appliance repair and refrigeration experience required; 7+ years preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification through the EPA is required
• Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License in order to operate a company vehicle
• Universal EPA Refrigerant card

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To maintain, service, rebuild, troubleshoot, repair and operate all cooking related equipment and refrigeration resort wide for all Universal Orlando restaurants and food venues. Including, but not limited to industrial kitchen and bakery equipment, propane and natural gas, and electrical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and rehab all kitchen equipment back to manufacturer’s specifications.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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