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Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago

Dining Services Repair Technician

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32K/yr - $40K/yr

The University of Georgia, founded in 1785, is a leading institution of higher education located in Athens, Georgia. They are seeking a Dining Services Repair Technician responsible for troubleshooting and repairing commercial kitchen equipment, performing general building maintenance tasks, and conducting preventative maintenance for dining facilities.

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair commercial kitchen equipment utilizing schematics and manuals to complete task

Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on all commercial kitchen equipment

Complete and maintain service reports and parts order forms

Perform a wide variety of mechanical and building trade task in the maintenance and repair of Dining Services facilities including plumbing, electrical work, painting, simple construction and fabrication

Perform inspections and preventative maintenance for all Dining facilities

If needed, submit work orders to the Facilities Management Division (FMD)

Assist with special projects for building and equipment maintenance

Participate in training sessions and departmental meetings and provide feedback and input to improve departmental policies and procedures

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Troubleshooting commercial kitchen equipmentPreventative maintenanceBasic plumbing skillsBasic electrical workComputer applications proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training

Troubleshooting skills for commercial kitchen equipment using schematic and manuals

Basic plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance skills

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Develop and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of staff and various customer groups, also demonstrates supportive involvement in work environment

Work as a team member, but also make effective independent decisions and follow through on assignments

Efficiently utilize a variety of computer applications in the completion of assigned tasks

Climb stairs and ladders, may work from a ladder or scaffold

Bend at the waist and knees

Work with arms and hands overhead for an extended period

Use, care and maintain hand tools and power tools

Navigate and maneuver through confined spaces, crawling in utility tunnels, attics, pipe chases, etc

Lift and move items of 75 pounds in weight, both assisted and unassisted

May occasionally perform work related duties outdoors in hot or cold temperature conditions

Safely operate a UGA state vehicle, as necessary