Kitchen Equipment Maintenance and Repair Technician

The Tatitlek Corporation•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Equipment Maintenance and Repair Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and access to resources for obtaining replacement parts and technical documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Active Secret security clearance.
Minimum of 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience repairing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
Established resources and vendor relationships for ordering parts, components, and accessing technical manuals.
Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment brands, models, and components.
Proficiency reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and service documentation.
Knowledge of refrigeration principles, gas systems, electrical controls, and heating systems.
Experience with gas line installation, repair, and safety procedures.
Understanding of food safety regulations, health codes, and commercial kitchen sanitation standards.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, move heavy equipment, kneel, bend, and work in various positions.
Ability to respond to emergency service calls and work flexible hours as needed.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Nice To Haves

technical/trade school training in commercial kitchen equipment repair, refrigeration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and preventive maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, steamers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and food preparation equipment.
Repair or replace defective components including heating elements, thermostats, motors, compressors, pumps, valves, gaskets, and control systems.
Conduct safety inspections and testing to ensure all equipment operates in compliance with health codes, safety regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
Maintain access to and utilize technical manuals, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications for various equipment brands.
Perform gas line connections, adjustments, and repairs on gas-powered equipment in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards.
Document all maintenance activities, repairs performed, parts used, and equipment service history in work orders and maintenance logs.
Maintain an organized inventory of commonly used parts, tools, and supplies necessary for routine repairs.
Coordinate with equipment vendors, manufacturers, and service representatives for warranty work and specialized repairs.
Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in commercial kitchen equipment using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes.