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Commercial Kitchen Repair Technician (Maintenance Technician II), Facilities and Campus Services

Wake Forest University
United States, North Carolina, Winston Salem
Feb 20, 2025

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Job Description Summary

Under minimal supervision, with high accuracy and attention to detail, perform reactive and preventive maintenance service to ensure proper operation of various commercial kitchen equipment. This person will perform periodic inspections, cleaning, servicing, and installing new equipment.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Commercial Kitchen: maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a large inventory of hot side and refrigeration equipment.

  • Electrical: perform repairs to electrical systems; performs installation of motors and belts as needed; respond to electrical work requests as needed; perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.

  • Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; performs repairs to valves, gaskets and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); respond to work requests for plumbing services; perform preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.

  • HVAC: performs maintenance and repair on all types of industrial HVAC units; Performs HVAC maintenance functions such as: changing filters and fan belts; adjusting dampers and valves, opening HVAC drains; responding to work requests for HVAC issues; performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. Understands and operates Building Management Control Systems.

  • Carpentry: perform carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.

  • Painting: perform patching, caulking, priming, staining and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as needed.

  • Ability to serve as a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders.

  • Ability to work with and communicate with those who are subtly or obviously different from oneself.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

  • This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity in the event of campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather Other Unusual Conditions.

  • Provide excellent service to internal and external department customers.

  • Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.

  • Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Ability

  • High school diploma plus specialized training with five to ten years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Proficient knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors. Specialization in specific areas may be required.

  • Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff.

  • Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.

  • Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.

  • Ability to utilize an Ipad or similar device to work with our Maintenance Management System.

  • Heavy work. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices. Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Technical license and/or certification preferred.

Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for own work only.

  • May be called upon to train entry level technicians or those who have a different specialty.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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