Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Technician

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops is seeking a Maintenance Technician, Equipment to maintain, repair, and install food service kitchen equipment across Campus Dining and Shops operations. The role emphasizes safe operation, teamwork with food service and maintenance colleagues, and handling multiple sites on campus.

Expected hours typically 8am-4:30pm, with potential nights/weekends during peak periods; minimum 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of operation of electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and written reference materials.
• Ability to operate a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Trade school degree is required, or equivalent combination of training and maintenance history.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various types of food service equipment, such as ovens, fryers, steamers, combi ovens, coolers, freezers, ice machines, etc.
• Install new food service and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning on all food service equipment as needed.
• Receive and complete work orders through repair order ticket system.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Observe and bring to maintenance managers attention, any needed repairs on equipment following established preventative maintenance procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Regular attendance and reliable transportation is required.
• Develops and maintains a parts inventory by unit.
• Assists in development of a preventative maintenance program/schedule with the Maintenance Manager.
• Makes repairs as thoroughly and cost effectively as possible.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly shop area and vehicle.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Reading diagrams

Hand and power tools

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

EPA Refrigeration Certification preferred

Knowledge of electrical control systems

Tools

Electrical control systems knowledge

Job description

University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops is seeking a Maintenance Technician, Equipment to maintain, repair, and install food service kitchen equipment across Campus Dining and Shops operations. The role emphasizes safe operation, teamwork with food service and maintenance colleagues, and handling multiple sites on campus.

Expected hours typically 8am-4:30pm, with potential nights/weekends during peak periods; minimum 40 hours weekly.