Under the direction of the Resorts Facilities department, the Kitchen Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of food service (Kitchen) related equipment, as required, throughout the property. Responsible for maintaining and providing for the safe condition and operation of all food service (kitchen) systems.

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems.
• Install new food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment and systems, as required.
• Relocate and expand existing food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems, as required.
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install electrical wiring, controls and piping according to specifications and code.
• Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
• Maintain freon dispensing records to meet federal requirements.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment, including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils.
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning on all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment, as needed.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of Resorts owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls, as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including but not limited to lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor, immediately.
• Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees.
• Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to state and federal Code Requirements and reports back to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma, supplemented by completion of a Union or trade school apprenticeship program.
• Four years’ journeyman experience working as a Kitchen Mechanic in a commercial, industrial, or large facilities environment.
• Knowledge of commercial food service (kitchen) equipment repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques. 
• Knowledge in the operation of electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference materials.
• Ability to operate a computer and assigned software.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

** All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.