Master Maintenance Technician

Master Maintenance Technician

Installs, maintains, and repairs over 400 different pieces of commercial food service equipment such as water cooled equipment, gas and electric cooking equipment, dishwashing and pot washing machines, and commercial appliances. Utilizes wiring diagrams, blueprints, manufacturer specifications, hand and power tools, testing meters and calibrators, and welding equipment to provide diagnoses and repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Considerable experience in maintenance and repair of commercial food service equipment.
• Education/training in food service equipment repair, electronics, and refrigeration/electrical repair.
• Ability to operate and analyze information from testing equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers to submit and close work orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or journey/master's certification in a trades occupation preferred.
• Universal EPA refrigeration certification.
• Commercial Food Equipment Service Association master certification.

Pay Band: 4

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Information: Salary $47,000 - $52,000/year and commensurate with experience

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: September 4, 2026

Additional Information: Work Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm and may vary due to customer needs. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

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