Kitchen Tech

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Perform repairs and maintenance duties on a wide variety of kitchen and refrigeration equipment such as walk-in freezers, industrial-sized steam cookers, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, ovens, dryers, dishwashers, and water coolers.
• Carry out periodic inspection, cleaning, and equipment servicing
• Log into the work order management system to find, accept, and complete the work requests
• Carry out installation of new equipment; perform repairs on leaks; ensure settings of wiring controls; change equipment parts that have become old or defective
• Collaborate with other maintenance workers, company’s officials, and staff to effectively provide solutions to maintenance problems
• Attend quickly to emergency call on equipment repair issues, as well as to after work hour calls
• Perform other duties the supervisor may assign.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Profound knowledge of how various types of kitchen and refrigeration equipment work
• Outstanding soldering and blazing skills, applying oxygen/propane
• Strong ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, and to follow manuals on operation and installation to successful complete tasks
• Strong ability to apply various types of equipment safely and efficiently, and to maintain and service them
• Exceptional ability to work independently without direct supervision and take responsibility for the repair of assigned equipment
• Strong ability to prioritize assigned tasks for increased job delivery
• Exceptional ability to properly investigate problems with food equipment, discover the issue, and correct it
• Ability to work in a team setting with other maintenance workers, and also with staff and members of the public
• Strong ability to quickly understand and carry out both written and oral instructions effectively
• Strong keyboarding and basic computer skills
• Repair and maintenance experience in the commercial kitchen or dining service field
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
• Must be able to obtain a required Virginia Lottery Gaming License.
• Must possess valid Driver’s License.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of experience in the field or related area preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED
• Three or more years of general trade experience.
  • Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting are required. 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to climb ladders or crawl through tight spaces in high or low areas while carrying approximately 30 pounds of tools or equipment. 
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the shops, casino and hotel areas. 
• Must be able to reach below and above the shoulders, bend, stoop, crouch and kneel. 
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. 
• Must exhibit the dexterity skills to include constant reaching, handling, working with fingers, and hand coordination. 
• Must be able to tolerate tight spaces in high or low areas, tolerate dust, chemicals or fumes, work in a “smoke-filled” environment and tolerate loud noises and bright lights. 
• Must be capable of working indoors or outdoors during all seasons, including unusually hot, cold, smoky, and/or dimly lit areas.