Multi-Craft Commercial Kitchen Technician

Job Details

General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

To provide journey level and / or Master Multi-Crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work, which may require troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of commercial kitchen equipment and HVAC in our dining facilities, residence halls, and apartments.

Responsibilities

Perform kitchen equipment repairs (primary) in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC mechanical systems, and other multi-crafted work as assigned.

Experience in heating and cooling systems, refrigeration systems, and ice makers. Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment such as hot side, cold side, refrigeration, and exhaust hoods.

Provide multi-crafted work in other trade areas to include but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpenter, and painting as needed.

Analyze computer-generated work orders and prioritize work. Use troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics to identify system and equipment malfunction.

Coordinate repairs with other trades as needed. Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards. Demonstrate effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to correct repair on the first call.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Communicate with supervisor, staff, and residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.

Follow through with written and oral instructions from and to supervisor.

Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Sign off completed work orders, provide status updates for work orders, perform preventive maintenance documentation, recommend necessary parts and repairs, and use UT procedures to order parts as needed.

Charge out all material and account for all inventory used. Return all unused inventory into the system. Perform inventory of all inventory items as required.

Drive a UT vehicle to work site, transporting equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and / or repairs.

Participate and is involved with safety on the job and in the shop. Assist other co-workers with safety-related events when necessary.

Report all unsafe acts or safety-related concerns to the safety rep, supervisor, and / or Safety Specialist. Promote and train on lock-out / tag-out program.

Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested. Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24 / 7 and facilitate completion as needed.

Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.

Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.

At least 5 years of experience building construction, mechanical, or utilities trade specified and at least 3 of those years being journey level experience.

Preferred Qualifications

More than five years of journey level experience in troubleshooting and repairs of commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, beverage, and ice machines.

Experience with maintenance and repair which includes crafts trade for facilities maintenance and / or experience in HVAC air conditioning, heating, controls experience, refrigeration, maintenance, and repairs.

Licensed by the State of Texas as a Class A or Class B journey level HVAC mechanic.

Currently licensed as a journey level Plumber or Electrician.

Commercial and residential renovation experience, experience in maintenance and repair of apartments or residential halls.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$58,500+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work in all weather conditions

May work in extreme temperatures

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing stairs

Climbing of ladders

Pushing, pulling, and moving a max force of 212 lbs.

Lifting and moving 80 lbs.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 7 : 30AM - 4 : 30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the department's needs.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.