Sr Kitchen Maintenance Tech

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Sr Kitchen Maintenance Tech to maintain and repair a large inventory of commercial kitchen equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, equipment installations and advising on capital equipment needs.

You will work in a busy campus kitchen environment with a focus on safety and reliability. The position requires 3+ years of relevant experience, 5–7 years preferred, a high school diploma, and Universal Technician refrigeration/AC/heating

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex cooking and refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment, including compressors and EMS controls.
• Maintain and repair coolers, freezers, ice machines and other restaurant equipment.
• Perform general commercial maintenance with scheduled and unscheduled preventive tasks.
• Log into the work order system to manage requests and document work.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and reliability.

Skills

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Work order system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school in related field

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Sr Kitchen Maintenance Tech

Department: Engineering

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: M-F 7A-3:30P

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Responsible for maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing a large inventory of electric and gas commercial kitchen equipment and appliances. Performs preventative maintenance as well as scheduled predictive maintenance checks following manufacturers' recommendation or/and as assigned. Installs new equipment, repairs leaks, maintains settings on wiring controls, and replaces defective or old parts. It is also the kitchen technician's duty to maintain inventory, advise management on capital equipment needs, and ensure that tools and equipment are properly maintained.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot commercial type cooking and refrigeration equipment including, the adjustment, repair and/or replacement of compressors, fans, heat exchangers, VFD exhaust fans, natural gas components, sheet metal/flex duct work, filter changes, EMS controls, safety devices etc.
• Maintain and repair equipment including coolers, freezers, ice machines and other restaurant equipment.
• Perform general commercial maintenance with associated scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• The individual must have good analytical skills and attention to details with the ability to be self-motivated and dependable.
• Log into the work order management system to find, accept, and complete the work requests.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of job experience maintenance kitchen equipment required
• At least 5 years 5-7 years of job category experience preferred

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of accredited post-secondary vocational or technical school in related field preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Universal Technician certification in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating 90 Days required
• Current and valid state issued driver license Upon Hire required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.