Maintenance and Repairs Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance & Repair Specialist to oversee the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of all commercial kitchen appliances across our facilities.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses deep mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills, hands-on experience with diverse kitchen equipment, and a proactive approach to equipment care.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Preventive Maintenance (PM)

• Design, implement, and execute routine preventive maintenance schedules for all kitchen appliances (e.g., commercial ovens, deep fryers, walk-in coolers/freezers, dishwashers, ice machines, ventilation hoods, espresso machines, and microwaves).
• Inspect electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical components regularly to identify wear and tear before equipment failure occurs.
• Clean, calibrate, and service key parts (e.g., condenser coils, door gaskets, water filtration systems, heating elements, and thermostats).

2. Diagnostics & Repairs

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, gas, and plumbing issues in kitchen equipment promptly.
• Perform high-quality, safe repairs using appropriate hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration units (including coolant leaks, compressor issues, and defrost cycles).
• Respond urgently to emergency repair requests to minimize operational downtime.

3. Equipment Replacement & Installation

• Evaluate old or malfunctioning appliances to determine cost-effectiveness of repair versus replacement.
• Lead or supervise the uninstallation, safe disposal, installation, and commissioning of new kitchen machinery and equipment.
• Ensure all new installations adhere to local building codes, manufacturer specifications, and safety regulations.

4. Inventory, Vendor & Compliance Management

• Maintain an inventory of essential spare parts, tools, and supplies to ensure rapid turnarounds on repairs.
• Maintain detailed logs of service histories, repairs, parts used, and PM schedules using our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Interface with external service vendors, warranty representatives, and inspectors when specialized repairs or certifications are needed.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, local health codes, gas safety standards, and environmental regulations (e.g., EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling).

Other duties and tasks, as may be assigned.