Resort Kitchen Equipment Technician — Housing Available

Cheeca Lodge & Spa; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, FL is seeking an experienced Kitchen Equipment Technician to maintain and repair our commercial kitchen systems. You will keep walk-ins, steamers, refrigerators, ice machines, and dishwashers in top working order, ensuring safety and quality across culinary operations.

The role requires hands-on skills in electrical and plumbing procedures, brazing, wiring diagrams, and log work orders.

Qualifications

• Profound knowledge of kitchen and refrigeration equipment operation and maintenance.
• Soldering and brazing using oxygen/propane.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow operation manuals.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical repair practices, and commercial refrigeration theory.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
• Refrigerant transition and recovery certification.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Equipment Technician, preferably in a hotel or resort setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on a variety of kitchen and refrigeration equipment, including walk-in freezers, steam cookers, refrigerators, ice machines, dishwashers, and more.
• Conduct periodic inspections, cleaning, and servicing of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Log and manage work orders through the work order management system.
• Install new equipment, repair leaks, set up wiring controls, and replace defective parts.Collaborate with other maintenance staff and resort officials to address and solve maintenance issues.
• Respond promptly to emergency repair calls, including after-hours requests.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Soldering & Brazing

Wiring Diagrams

Plumbing & Electrical

Refrigeration Theory

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Basic Computer Skills

Refrigerant Certification

Experience: 2+ years

Tools

Work Order System

Job description

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, FL is seeking an experienced Kitchen Equipment Technician to maintain and repair our commercial kitchen systems. You will keep walk-ins, steamers, refrigerators, ice machines, and dishwashers in top working order, ensuring safety and quality across culinary operations.

The role requires hands-on skills in electrical and plumbing procedures, brazing, wiring diagrams, and log work orders.