Commercial Refrigeration & Kitchen Equipment Tech

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of commercial refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, and commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Work involves electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and controls. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license within 90 days of hire, if driving a company vehicle.
EPA Section 608 certification is Required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, equipment manuals, handbooks and procedure manuals, and to apply the basic mathematics needed for equipment service and troubleshooting.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and to interpret blueprints, construction documents, equipment manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams.
Handles stress well, gets along with others and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Must be able to acquire a Missouri class “E” driver’s license within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of HVAC, commercial refrigeration or commercial kitchen equipment repair experience preferred.
Universal EPA Section 608 certification preferred.
Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems, refrigeration controls and safe refrigerant-handling practices preferred.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial kitchen equipment and appliances preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists residents and John Knox Village associates to ensure completion of work orders.
Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs commercial refrigeration systems and equipment, including walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, refrigerated prep equipment and related controls.
Performs preventive maintenance on commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment and HVAC systems, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, checking temperatures and pressures, inspecting electrical components, and documenting equipment condition and service performed.
Diagnoses and repairs commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical components, within the associate’s training and qualifications.
Maintains and repairs Village HVAC equipment, including commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
Replaces or repairs defective controls, breakers, thermostats, switches, contactors, motors, filters, fuses and electrical wiring associated with assigned equipment.
Builds filter frames as needed.
Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and vents, and addresses dust, moisture and indoor air quality concerns.
Recovers, handles and charges refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements and accepted trade practices.
Participates in environmental training and respirator usage as needed.
Documents completed work, equipment history, recurring failures and preventive maintenance results in the work order system.
Available on-call for emergencies, rotating weekends and evenings, and for snow removal as needed.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
Other duties as assigned.