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OTG Management · 2 weeks ago

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

OTG Management is a leader in the hospitality industry, operating over 300 dining and retail locations in airports. They are seeking a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing refrigeration and kitchen equipment to ensure a high-quality guest experience.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurantsTravel

Responsibilities

Repair and Upgrade Refrigeration Systems

Diagnose problems and make repairs to existing equipment. Troubleshooting methods, replace parts and run tests to ensure the systems is working properly following repairs. Upgrade systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards

Maintain Existing Refrigeration Systems

Performing preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems. This entails following a checklist of parts and operations that need to be tested during a routine inspection of existing equipment, such as compressors, condensers, electrical connections, and motor operations

Answer emergency calls on equipment repair issues, as well as to after work hour calls

Perform other duties the supervisor may assign

Qualification

Refrigeration systemsAppliance repairTroubleshootingBlueprint readingAnalytical skillsBasic computer skillsElectrical conceptsPlumbing conceptsTesting equipment operationProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair or kitchen equipment maintenance

Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

Communication and basic computer skills are also essential

Understanding the operations of commercial refrigeration systems

Diagnosing malfunctions and defects in equipment

Reading blueprints and electrical and electronic schematics

Grasping electrical and plumbing concepts

Operating tools, gauges, and other testing equipment for refrigeration

Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds

Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions

Ability to work on ladders

Valid driver's license

Willingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call that includes nights and weekends

Availability for overnight shifts as needed