Refrigeration/Kitchen Equipment Technician

POSITION TITLE: Refrigeration/Kitchen Equipment Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maintain daily operation and repair of all ice machines, kitchen equipment, appliances and refrigeration equipment.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Diagnose and repair various types of equipment from commercial refrigeration including freezers, coolers, ice machines, and maintain complete working knowledge of various kitchen equipment related to refrigeration.
2. Install new commercial refrigeration systems and components.
3. Relocate and expand existing commercial refrigeration systems as needed.
4. Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
5. Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
6. Proper recovery of refrigerant to meet Federal requirements.
7. Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled for all commercial refrigeration equipment, including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils.
8. Receive and complete work orders.
9. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
10. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
11. Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
12. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
13. Work with supervisors to complete projects.
14. Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.
15. Respond to emergency calls as needed and be on-call/stand-by as assigned by supervisor.
16. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety procedures.
17. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
18. Show customer service with clients

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of service and repair work on refrigeration and food service equipment
• Job experience shall include all types of equipment from commercial refrigeration, including freezers, coolers, ice machines, and complete working knowledge of various kitchen equipment related to refrigeration.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED
• Type Universal Certification per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Valid Arizona driving license

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to maintain and repair all types of refrigeration and food service equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
• Ability to use hand and power tools