Commercial Kitchen Repair Technician

Job Title: Commercial Kitchen Repair Technician Department: Facilities

FLSA: Salaried, Non-Exempt Status: Full Time

Reports to: Operations Manager

Customary Days: Monday – Friday

Customary Hours: 40 hours per week; Ability to work nights and weekends, holidays, emergency calls and overtime as necessary (general daily hours 7am - 4pm Monday-Friday).

Position Summary

We are seeking a Commercial Kitchen Repair Technician with a minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant facilities. The will take a hands-on approach in repairs throughout the building and equipment. Restaurant equipment, HVAC and refrigeration repair experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Proactively managing all issues in relation to site occupational health & safety to minimize accidents and lost time.
• Public agency documentation; including city backflows and alarm inspection certification
• Perform daily and emergency repair and general maintenance using power and hand tools and any other necessary equipment (including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, grease removal, cleaning and minor electrical work) of facilities and equipment (including but not limited to hot equipment, refrigeration units, compressors, fans, coils, various small parts, burners, pilots, handles, etc.) at assigned restaurant and/or office locations and make related purchases
• In-house preventive maintenance practices for refrigeration. Including compressor fin cleaning and proper ventilation and manager education.
• Comprehensive drain maintenance (proper screens and cleaning schedules)
• Regular scheduled maintenance to improve appearance and lifespan of materials (examples-upholstery, tile and stone sealing etc.
• Water Heater and all related items care and preventative maintenance
• Forecast upcoming large repairs (example: complete roof replacement vs repair)
• Thorough observations of routine site tours, observe and document unsafe conditions or required corrections in the venues & office space. Including slippery floors, sidewalk conditions, emergency lighting, exit lighting, exterior site lighting, stair repairs, interior lighting, carpet repairs etc.
• Negotiates and maintains all service contracts and provides QA for all scheduled services (HVAC/refrigeration, exhaust hood cleaning, fire suppression systems, grease trap maintenance, etc.).
• Ensures facility procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain preventative maintenance checklist logs and report on daily activities.
• Detect & report unsafe conditions, broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Be the single point of contact aggregating and solving all repair & maintenance requests
• Ensure facility conditions are always at a high standard, including but not limited to lighting, paint, fixtures, millwork, and all areas in Blue Plate Business Units
• Able to replace/clean air conditioner filters, coils, and condensate drains.
• Plumbing repairs of leaks, clogs in toilets, sinks, drains and water heaters.
• Electrical maintenance of lighting, switches, fans, signage, general electrical wiring, and diagnostics.
• Conduct performance assessments of restaurant assets, e.g., foodservice equipment and mechanical appliances.
• Regularly check to identify issues related to guest & teammate safety, litter, lighting, landscape, curb appeal, mechanical failure, or breakdowns.

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in facility management or related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in facility management, operations or project management required

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to demonstrate strong affinity for Blue Plate’s mission: Our mission is to “care more” for others through food and service experiences that turn our partner’s vision into reality.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues and alert leadership when needed.
• Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations that are understandable by the target audience.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative; results oriented.
• Strong project management experience and ability to manage on-going multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office and Google applications
• Proficiency in restaurant equipment repairs preferred.
• Comply with all safety and quality requirements while performing your job.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch; constant standing throughout shift is required.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather).
• May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather).
• Noise level is moderate to loud.
• May work near toxic/caustic chemical and with fumes or airborne particles.
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts.

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.