Maintenance Technician (Food Service)

Australia-Employment; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime up to 50 hours/week

Job summary

Jobot in Buffalo, NY seeks a Maintenance Technician for the food service sector to keep ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators running smoothly. EPA Refrigeration focus and strong technical background are essential.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, repair components, and ensure safety compliance in a permanent, on-site role with competitive pay and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in the food service industry, with repair experience on ovens, dishwashers and EPA Refrigeration.
• EPA Refrigeration certification is required.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC systems, refrigeration units and kitchen equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; HVAC/building maintenance certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep machines and building systems running smoothly.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions using manuals and diagrams.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools.
• Maintain and repair equipment found in kitchens and dining facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Repair

Oven

Dishwasher

EPA Refrigeration

HVAC

Kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/building maintenance certificate (plus)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Food Service)

$30 - $33 per hour | Buffalo, NY | On-Site | Permanent

Our client is looking to hire a Maintenance Technician experienced in food service! Up to 33/hr

A bit about us:

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Food Service Industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our food service facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting various kitchen equipment, including ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with a focus on EPA Refrigeration.

Why join us?

• competitive pay
• work up to 50 hours per week depending on time of year

Job Details

1. Performing routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
2. Inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
3. Diagnosing mechanical problems and determining how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
4. Repairing or replacing defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassembling equipment.
5. Maintaining and repairing specialized equipment and machinery found in kitchens, cafeterias, and dining facilities.
6. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
7. Providing emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
8. Complying with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in the food service industry, specifically with repair, technician, oven, dishwasher, EPA Refrigeration, EPA, Refrigeration, Refrigerator.
2. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and kitchen equipment.
3. EPA Refrigeration certification is a must.
4. Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
5. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. High attention to detail and a focus on quality.
8. Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
9. High school diploma or equivalent; Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology, or relevant field will be a plus.

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