Kitchen Equipment Technician

Summary

The Kitchen Equipment Technician is responsible to for the maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment throughout the property while using hand tools and power tools as well as general maintenance and repair of facility areas, cleaning and safety of all guest and employee areas as well as parking lot, grounds and adjacent lots to include any off-property site used by the company. This is a journeyman level position where work involves performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing and servicing a variety of fixtures and equipment. This position supports operations in ensuring use-ready and compliant facilities and utilities, including troubleshooting, completion of preventive maintenance, and the completion of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) related documentation. The Kitchen Repair Technician provides feedback and recommendations to management on relevant topics including the planning of maintenance work, project management tasks, and the investigation and resolution of unusual situations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform, as part of a team, a wide variety of tasks to maintain facility in a best in class for guest experience. Interface with customers, vendors, and team members in support of facility initiatives, work request completion, or other duties as assigned in a professional and team-oriented manner.
• Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Utilize positive communication and interpersonal skills with guests, (internal and external), at all times.
• Assist the Facilities department in the maintenance, repair, cleaning, and safety of all guest and employee areas, as well as, parking lot, grounds, and adjacent lots to include any off-property site used by the company.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Completes timely repairs on all domestic, commercial and industrial kitchen equipment.
• Keeps machinery and appliances operating in a safe, efficient and acceptable manner and in accordance with all safety and health codes.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting on all kitchen equipment.
• Conducts repairs and replacements in all motor failures.
• Relocates existing equipment when necessary.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials needed for the repair and maintenance of the kitchen equipment.
• Has working knowledge of plumbing standards and codes applicable to casino resort kitchen appliances and systems.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Assist with requisitions, provides estimates/specifications for supplies and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Follow established safety rules, regulations, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
• Embodies Soboba Casino Resort's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested.

Education / Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• An Associate of Applied Science or Certificate of Applied Science Degree in Appliance Technology from an accredited community college may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
• Education in building maintenance or prior experience in a large commercial facility, preferred.
• Five (5) years in construction and appliance repair, preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to read and interpret diagrams, graphs, blue prints, safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as computing ratios, rates and percentages.
• Any combination of education beyond the minimum requirement as well as any experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently.
• Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America.

Certificates, licenses and registration

• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record required (no major violations in past 3 years; fewer than 3 minor violations in past year preferred). See Vehicle Policy for breakdown.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission license.
• Required to submit to and obtain negative results on all drug and/or alcohol testing.

Soboba Casino Resort Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible to participate in a variety of group health and wellness benefits upon timely submission of appropriate enrollment forms. Coverage effective dates vary by plan and additional information will be provided to you during New Hire Orientation. Benefit offerings may change from time-to-time, but presently, Soboba Casino resort offers the following:

• 401k Plan
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid) with the option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance
• Medical available to employees at a significantly reduced cost. Dental & Vision paid for the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program (Annual Health Fair, Wellness Education, and Incentive Programs)
• Paid Time Off

Soboba Casino Resort Team Member Recognition including, but not limited to:

• Reward and Recognition Program (Quarterly, and Annually)
• Team member Incentives
• Discounted Team member meal

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, working conditions, or physical requirements associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate. The omission of specific statements regarding physical demands or work environment conditions does not exclude them from being required to perform the essential functions of the job.