Dining Maintenance Technician

East Carolina University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks a Dining Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing kitchen equipment within dining services. The role requires a high school diploma and offers a full-time position with competitive salary. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in student dining services and support.

Qualifications

• Ability to repair various kitchen and electrical equipment.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of major appliances.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and fixing refrigeration equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of kitchen appliances and tools.
• Diagnose defects and execute repairs in refrigeration and cooking equipment.
• Assist in training and maintain records for equipment management.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Dining Maintenance Technician

Position Number

Position Number 921927

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Time-Limited

Time-Limited No

Department Homepage

Department Homepage https://dining.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department

Advertising Department DINING SERVICES

Division

Classification Title

Classification Title 17423 Facility Maintenance Tech Mech Trades

Competency Level 2 - Journey

Working Title

Working Title Dining Maintenance Technician

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $35,099 - $58,291

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $47,263 - $52,514

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency GN08

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Work Hours 7:30am - 4:30pm

Position Location (City)

Job Category

Job Category Staff - Technical/Trade

Organizational Unit Overview

The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.

Job Duties

The primary duty of this position is to perform skilled work required to disassemble damaged or worn kitchen equipment on site or in a designated area; carries out repair and rebuild operations such as rewiring, replacing bearings, bushings, brushes and centrifugal or on-off switches. Performs the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical appliances, tools and other equipment as assigned; maintains and repairs a variety of major appliances and related equipment in dining locations such as ovens, food mixers, salad cutters; food carriers, compactors, electric ranges, dishwashers, scales, steamers, food fryers, steam kettles, steam tables, bakery ovens, warmers and other parts and components as necessary. Diagnoses defects and makes minor or major repairs in airscreens, deli coolers, ice machines; refrigeration units and any equipment requiring Freon. Will assist in training contractors’ staff on preventive maintenance of equipment. Keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used.

Equipment Maintenance and Repair: 80%

This primary duty of this position is to lead and perform skilled work required to disassemble damaged or worn kitchen equipment on site or in a designated area; carries out repair and rebuild operations such as rewiring, replacing bearings, bushings, brushes and centrifugal or on-off switches. Performs the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical appliances, tools and other equipment as assigned; maintains and repairs a variety of major appliances and related equipment in dining locations such as ovens, food mixers, salad cutters; food carriers, compactors, electric ranges, dishwashers, scales, steamers, food fryers, steam kettles, steam tables, bakery ovens, warmers and other parts and components as necessary. Diagnoses defects and makes minor or major repairs on all refrigeration equipment. Keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used.

Will be part of a rotation and be “on-call” for emergency coverage of dining during non- business hours. Responsible for determining on how and when the situation will be handled/resolved.

Public Contact Responsibilities:10%

This position will work with other University employees and outside contractors as necessary to accomplish work. Will provide assessments and recommendations of the purchase of new equipment and facility upgrades and renovations

Equipment Management:10%

Will manage and maintain all records for a specific departmental records (as an example, ECU Inventory. Financials for spend of equipment repair and life of). Responsible for providing an annual summary to the department.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

None

License or Certification required by the Department

None

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/06/2025

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

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