Culinary Equipment Technician

• Installs, repairs, inspects, and/or replaces the following commercial-grade kitchen and refrigeration equipment (including but not limited to): dish machines, garbage disposals, ovens, flattop cooking grills, ice machines, walk-in coolers and freezers, steam kettles, mixers, drink dispensers, coffee makers, toasters, reach¬ in refrigerators, pumps, motors, filters, electrical switches, and receptacles.
• Operates power equipment and University vehicles, including refrigeration gauges, pumps, evacuation pumps, hand tools, hand drills, specialized kitchen equipment tools, and other equipment as required.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive, computerized preventative maintenance program for kitchen equipment and refrigerators; keeps records of repairs and maintenance that enable an analysis of the cost-benefit of repair versus replacement decisions.
• Responds to equipment breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Required to wear a pager and respond to emergency equipment breakdowns after work hours.
• Assists other trades that have a specific license or certification.
• May direct the work of other permanent or temporary assigned personnel as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. May also arrange for and oversee contract labour.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operating and maintenance manuals, and works from sketches, layouts, or pencilled drawings.
• Drives to sites with tools and equipment.

• 5 years’ experience in kitchen equipment and refrigerator repair, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Three years of experience in repairing commercial kitchen equipment
• Expert skills and competencies in the installation repair and/or replacement of commercial-grade kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations and be able to effectively communicate regulations to others.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Kitchen equipment refrigeration license.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

• R15 000 – R20 000 per month.

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