Kitchen Appliance Technician

The Kitchen Appliance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of commercial kitchen equipment across a campus of facilities. This role ensures that all kitchen appliances and food service equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable health, safety, and manufacturer standards.

Maintenance

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment including coolers, ovens, warmers, deep fryers, mixers, blenders, steam ovens, warming plates, griddles, pizza ovens, dishwashers, coffee brewers, etc.


• Performs corrective maintenance and repairs. 


• Troubleshoots performance issues and root causes.


• Diagnoses electrical, gas, refrigeration and control system issues.


• Creates detailed records of maintenance and repairs through a CMMS process.


• Update asset records.


• Co-ordinates with manufacturer contractors.


• Assists in replacement part procurement.


• Manages replacement part inventory.


• Escalates issues to the mechanical team lead.


• Provides basic function and cleaning training to user groups.


• Ability to work evenings.


• Be a part of an on call rotation.


• Other duties as assigned.

Client Relations

• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through manner in which work is performed and services delivered.

• High School diploma.


• Appliance service technician certificate.


• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on electrical and mechanical systems.


• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and asset management systems.


• Possesses a strong environmental, health and safety mindset.


• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency.


• Technical diploma or certification in appliance repair, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, gas fitting, or a related trade preferred.


• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

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