TES Dining Technician
Core
Assists skilled trades with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and relocation of commercial kitchen equipment and building systems in university dining facilities.
Role type
Junior facility maintenance technician (food service equipment)
Builds
Operational uptime for commercial kitchen and refrigeration systems
Domain
Higher education / Food service facility maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic mechanical systems knowledge, hand and power tool usage, safety procedure compliance, basic plumbing, basic electrical tasks, HVAC maintenance basics, general carpentry
Preferred skills
EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification, valid driver's license
Technologies
Commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration units, HVAC systems, basic test equipment
Responsibilities
Assists with scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections of commercial cooking, food-preparation, warewashing, refrigeration, and ice-making equipment; Assists higher-level technicians with troubleshooting and repair of ovens, steamers, fryers, griddles, mixers, slicers, grinders, dish machines, disposals, coolers, freezers, ice machines; Performs routine assigned maintenance such as cleaning coils, replacing filters and belts, lubricating components, checking fasteners; Assists with installation, startup, removal, relocation, assembly, and operational testing of commercial kitchen and refrigeration equipment; Assists with basic plumbing repairs involving faucets, sinks, drains, disposals, valves, water connections; Assists with basic electrical and control tasks involving lighting components, switches, receptacles, cords, plugs, equipment controls, fan motors, thermostats, and sensors; Assists with routine HVAC and ventilation maintenance, including filter changes, coil cleaning, belt replacement, and visual inspections; Performs basic general maintenance including minor carpentry, painting, furniture repair, hardware replacement, cleaning, and work-area restoration; Retrieves parts and materials, maintains tools and work areas, and supports inventory and work-order documentation; Follows lockout/tagout, PPE, food-service sanitation, and other applicable safety requirements; Reports equipment status and deficiencies to the assigned specialist or supervisor; Assists with urgent or after-hours maintenance response when assigned.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC