Commercial Restaurant Equipment Technician

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

To maintain, service, rebuild, troubleshoot, repair, and operate all commercial restaurant, laundry related equipment, and refrigeration systems. Including, but not limited to bakery, production kitchen, propane and natural gas, and electrical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and rehab all kitchen equipment back to manufacturer’s specifications. To maintain, service, rebuild, troubleshoot, repair and operate all cooking related equipment and refrigeration resort wide for all Universal Orlando restaurants and food venues. Including, but not limited to industrial kitchen and bakery equipment, propane and natural gas, and electrical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and rehab all kitchen equipment back to manufacturer’s specifications.

Requirements

High school degree or GED is required
5+ years of commercial appliance repair and refrigeration experience required; 7+ years preferred
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification through the EPA is required
Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License in order to operate a company vehicle

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (AA) or Technical school is preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Universal EPA Refrigerant card

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all refrigeration equipment including, but not limited to coolers, freezers, rack systems, water, air cooled and self-contained ice machines, ice cream machines, and keg coolers. glycol systems,
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all commercial gas and electric kitchen equipment including, but not limited to, washers, dryers’ fryers, steamers, and ovens such as pressure cookers, tilt skillets, commercial dish machines, combi-ovens, microwaves, stoves and conveyor type ovens, broilers, and espresso machines.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all kitchen and bakery equipment including, but not limited to mixers, combi ovens, mixers, salad dryers, meat grinders, kettles, proofers, dough rounders and rack ovens.
Provide mechanical and technical guidance and expertise to Tech II and Tech III technicians and apprentices to continually improve the education, experience and skill set within the department.
Preventative maintenance and rehab of all kitchen equipment to required manufacturers specifications.
Provide proper documents for ordering parts as needed for equipment.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.