Commercial Appliance Repair Technician

Boise State University • Boise, ID

3d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical installation, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial industrial-grade food service appliances, equipment, and systems. The role also involves managing the maintenance schedule, ordering and maintaining inventory and stock, and performing related work. The Facilities Operations and Maintenance department supports the university’s strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional, and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Requirements

• Experience performing installation and repair of a variety of commercial and industrial-grade food-service appliances and equipment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Quality Control Analysis.
• Knowledge of inventory and records management.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Valid standard driver’s license
• Successful completion of an accredited refrigeration technician program.

Responsibilities

• Installs, conducts technical diagnostics, and performs specialized repairs on a wide variety of commercial/industrial grade refrigeration and freezer units and compressors, dish machines, disposals, specialized gas ovens, grills, and other equipment
• Diagnostic testing of coils, valves, and connections for leaks, pressure, and performance
• Flushes refrigerant and recharges refrigeration units, maintains electrical and pneumatic controls, thermostats, heating elements, and plumbing systems
• Replaces electronic components such as circuit boards, igniters, digital controls, alarms, commercial-grade electrical motors and fixtures
• Installs and connects piping for gas appliances.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws regarding refrigerant recycling and disposal and maintains required Environmental Protection Agency documentation
• Purchases and procures parts, tools, and supplies.
• Manages and maintains inventory and determines stock levels.
• Estimates repair costs and recommends replacement of damaged appliances and equipment; coordinates with equipment manufacturers and vendors on equipment warranties.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed