Equipment Services Specialist

NBC Universal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking an Equipment Services Specialist in Orlando to maintain and repair a wide range of industrial and commercial equipment across park facilities. The role requires hands-on expertise in bakery, laundry, and refrigeration systems, with substantial field responsibilities.

The position emphasizes diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and guidance to other technicians, with strict adherence to safety policies and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of experience with commercial/industrial bakery, production kitchen, laundry and refrigeration equipment.
• High school degree or GED is required; technical schooling preferred; AA/associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace industrial and commercial equipment including blast chillers, ice machines, steam kettles, dough rounders, sheeters, proovers, rack ovens and condensers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production and bakery equipment site-wide: coil cleaning, refrigerant charges, oil level checks, and manufacturer's specs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot laundry and all restaurant gas, electric, steam, and refrigeration equipment.
• Provide mechanical and technical guidance to junior technicians and apprentices to improve skills within the department.
• Prepare documentation for ordering parts as needed for repairs.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety policies and participate in related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Technical guidance

Documentation & parts

EH&S compliance

Education

High school or GED

Technical school preferred

Associate degree preferred

Job description

We are currently looking for exceptional candidates to fill positions in the below categories.

Equipment Services Specialist

Job no: 666781
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Orlando
Categories: Facilities/Utilities/Construction, Orlando - Technical Services

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing the highly skilled, discipline-specific tasks required to ensure the smooth operation of select destination(s) as it pertains to all industrial, commercial, Production Kitchen, Bakery, laundry equipment and refrigeration systems park-wide.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, repair and/or replacement of all Industrial, commercial mechanical components to include but not limited to: Blast Chillers, Industrial Ice Machines, Steam Kettles, Dough Rounders, Dough Sheeters, Proofers, Rack Ovens Coolers, Industrial Mixers, Tram Washer, Dish Machines, Combi Ovens, Rack Systems, and associated controls and accessories site-wide to improve the operational reliability, safety, and serviceability of all Industrial, Production cooking, refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance on all production and bakery equipment site-wide which will include coil cleaning of all condensers and cleaning of all evaporators, verifying charges on refrigerants, verifying oil levels. Perform preventative maintenance on all industrial and commercial cooking equipment per manufacturers specs and recommendations.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting all commercial equipment related to laundry equipment and all restaurant gas, electric, steam, and refrigeration equipment.
• Provide mechanical and technical guidance and expertise to Tech I Tech II and Tech III technicians and apprentices to continually improve the education, experience and skill set within the department.
• Provides proper documents for ordering parts as needed for repairing 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
• Technical school is preferred; Associate degree (AA) is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 6+ years’ equivalent experience with Commercial/Industrial Bakery, Production Kitchen, Laundry and refrigeration-associated equipment, is required
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid Florida Driver’s License is required to operate company vehicles
• (EPA) Universal Refrigerant Certificate is required
• In addition, a national standard of commercial or industrial repair certification is required

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

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

Advertised: Aug 12 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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