Restaurant Equipment Technician 2 - Evening Shift

Phoenix Suns; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,dental,vision coverage

401(k) match

Team experiences

Complimentary event tickets

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Player 15 Group, the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns, is seeking an experienced Evening Shift Restaurant Equipment Technician 2 to support arena operations. You will maintain and repair restaurant and food service equipment across multiple facilities to ensure readiness for events, practices, and daily operations.

The role requires troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and control systems, with after-hours service coverage and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Restaurant equipment or trade school training preferred.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in commercial equipment maintenance.
• Experience with commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment.
• Experience with BAS and building systems preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 or food safety training preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment across facilities.
• Install and service cooking, refrigeration, ice machines, beverage equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and control systems.
• Support event operations and after-hours service as needed.
• Read manuals, diagrams, and CMMS work orders.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety standards.
• Coordinate with departments and contractors for projects.

Skills

Restaurant equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Refrigeration systems

BAS familiarity

Reading diagrams

Time management

Communication

Event-driven ops

Evening/weekend work

Education

High school diploma

Trade program preferred

EPA 608 certification preferred

OSHA 10/30 preferred

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CMMS

BAS familiarity

HVAC/R training

Job description

Job Summary

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Evening Shift Restaurant Equipment Technician 2 to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support the evening operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of restaurant and food service equipment across multiple facilities while ensuring building readiness for events, practices, and daily operations. This position plays a key role in supporting event operations, responding to after-hours service requests, and maintaining safe, reliable restaurant equipment and food service infrastructure.

Your Role on the Team

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial restaurant and food service equipment throughout the arena, practice facility, headquarters, and associated properties.
• Install, maintain, and repair commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration equipment, food preparation equipment, dishwashing equipment, ice machines, beverage equipment, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and control-related issues associated with restaurant and food service equipment and resolve equipment-related issues safely and efficiently.
• Support operation and maintenance of commercial refrigeration systems, walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in refrigeration, ice machines, and other temperature-controlled equipment.
• Perform repairs and modifications to restaurant equipment and food service infrastructure supporting concerts, sporting events, and special events.
• Event Coverage Readiness – Follow Setup Sheets to ensure event needs are properly covered, answer radio calls and respond accordingly.
• Assist with troubleshooting Building Automation System (BAS) components and field devices associated with restaurant and food service equipment as needed.
• Perform equipment work associated with facility renovations, capital projects, kitchen renovations, and internal improvement projects.
• Respond to after-hours restaurant equipment service calls and emergency situations during evening shifts.
• Support event operations by ensuring restaurant and food service equipment is fully operational before, during, and after events.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, refrigeration diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Complete work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and documentation within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain restaurant equipment, kitchen areas, mechanical spaces, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, health and safety, food safety, and company safety standards while performing restaurant equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Food & Beverage, Security, IT, Broadcast, and external contractors to support facility operations.

Your Skills And Experience

• Strong working knowledge of commercial restaurant and food service equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration systems, ice machines, dishwashers, beverage equipment, food preparation equipment, and related systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose equipment issues and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and control systems as they relate to commercial restaurant equipment.
• Familiarity with commercial refrigeration systems, temperature controls, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and related components.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, refrigeration diagrams, and technical documentation preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders while supporting event-driven operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal departments, Food & Beverage teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing operational priorities and event schedules.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Experience And Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a restaurant equipment, HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, vocational program, or trade school preferred.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial restaurant equipment, food service equipment, refrigeration, or related maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience working in sports, entertainment, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, or other large commercial facilities preferred.
• Experience with commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration systems, ice machines, dishwashing equipment, beverage equipment, and food service systems preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and control systems preferred.Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Food safety training or certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

The Team & Experience

We believe great organizations are built by great people. That’s why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an "I’ll do it" mentality in support of the team and our fans. From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including:
  • Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
  • Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
  • Pickleball court
  • Golf simulator and putting green
  • On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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