Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Supervisor/Lead, incumbent assists Food Service Mechanics with the diagnosis, repair, and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components of commercial food service equipment at properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks associated with repairing, and maintaining commercial food service equipment components and controls for water, waste, grease waste, gas, electric, steam and exhaust distribution or removal systems and components associated with kitchen/dining areas as a whole and not requiring a licensed technician. Perform non-skilled work that involves oiling, cleaning, adjusting motors, gear box, chains on tray and dish conveyor, and similar equipment, transporting of salt bags for our water softeners. Assist in the performance of work related to the disassembly and inspection of parts, replacement of defective or worn parts, reassembly of equipment, instruments, and/or controls, and testing of equipment to insure that it is functioning properly. Assists with all required preventive maintenance associated with the kitchen equipment and systems which includes helping in changing of various air and water filters. Maintain all logs and records as required by regulation or department policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a level sufficient to carry out job duties.
Required

Basic knowledge of the theory and operation of major types of refrigeration equipment and of the materials, equipment and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of such equipment.
Preferred

Basic knowledge necessary to assist the food service mechanic with repair and maintenance of commercial foodservice equipment (i.e. dishwashers, ice machines ovens, fryers, garbage disposals, etc.) utilizing a variety of test equipment and instruments.
Preferred

Basic knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repair procedures including pipe and fixture repair and replacement.
Required

Basic knowledge of low voltage 120/208/480 volt electrical systems, components and automatic controls.
Preferred

Working knowledge of multi-meters, compound gauges and other test and measurement equipment.
Preferred

Working knowledge of mechanical components including motors, gears, bearings and fans.
Required

Ability to learn to independently perform semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry repairs.
Required

Ability to read and understand plumbing, mechanical and electrical plans, diagrams, drawings and schematics.
Preferred

Knowledge of regulations, building codes, safety codes and safe-working practices related to the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of commercial food service equipment and refrigeration systems.
Required

Possess a universal certificate from EPA for handling and purchasing CFS’s and HFC’s.
Required

Skill in operating all hand and power tools associated with food service maintenance and repair work.
Required

Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. The ability to understand fractions, decimals and percentages. The ability to compute basic formulas such as Ohm’s law and area calculations.
Required

Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with staff, management and residents.
Required

Skill in prioritizing assignments and adjusting those priorities when there are changes in workload and/or competing deadlines.
Required

Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
Required

Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, pull and crouch for extended periods of times, as required to complete job assignments. Ability to lift tools & materials weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to waist high and rotate upper torso. Ability to lift materials and parts, up to 50 pounds, from shoulder to above head while standing on ladder.
Required

Some operational knowledge of personal computers and some experience with basic computer software including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
Preferred

Ability to drive a car, pick-up truck, van or electric cart.
Required

Ability to distinguish between different colors.
Required

Must be able to work various shifts including nights and weekends on a regular basis. Must be available to work overtime, as needed, including nights and weekends.
Required

Ability to work under adverse conditions such as humid weather and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures, and dirty and noisy conditions.
Required