This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
Working under the direction of the Assistant Director for Commercial Kitchens and Residential Appliances, this position performs all aspect of commercial kitchen equipment and residential appliance maintenance including troubleshooting, repair, installations, and preventive maintenance. Under the guidance of a Lead technician, responsibilities include handling own assigned work in refrigeration, cooking equipment, and dishwashing equipment. Requires the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, use an electrical multimeter and other diagnostic equipment.
Please note that the base Maintenance Person Series Job Description series includes multiple trades in its generic form; however, the purpose of this position is commercial kitchen equipment and residential appliance service work with possible emergency assistance for other trades. Expectations for the successful candidate for this position are journey-level skills, knowledge, and service experience with all types of kitchen equipment.
Key points/tasks of Job Purpose:
- Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues/problems with all residential appliances (ie. Ovens, Stoves, Microwaves, Refrigerator/freezers).
- Consistently and appropriately use various aspects of an electrical multimeter.
- Read and understand wiring diagrams and electrical schematics to the extent of tracing electrical circuits for troubleshooting.
- Deliver customer service by not only quality field service work but also involving communication to customers and support staff for thoroughness.
- Climb ladders – while applying all OSHA safety standards.
- Work in congested areas with heavy foot traffic – while applying all OSHA safety standards.
- Maintain clean & organized interior of work vehicle.
- Maintain clean & organized workspaces when performing service in the field.
- Utilize smart phone and electronic tablet devices.
- Send and receive emails.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Four years’ experience in the carpentry automotive and/or general maintenance trades. Sufficient skill and experience to qualify as a journey-level worker in one of the trades. This may include time spent as an apprentice or in vocational training or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Maintenance Person III has all of the qualifications described in the Maintenance Person II specification plus the following qualifications:
- Full working knowledge procedures and practices in one of the following trades: carpentry, automotive and/or maintenance.
- Skilled in the use of the tools, material, and equipment used in these trades.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Basic math and computer skills.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
Valid California Class C Noncommercial Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all types of outside weather conditions.
- Constantly stand, walk. Frequently grasp forcefully, lift up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally kneel, crawl, twist, bend, stoop, squat, climb (ladders and scaffolds), reach above shoulders, use light/fine grasping, lift 21-40 pounds.
- Rarely perform seated work, desk-based tasks, use a telephone, write by hand sort/file paperwork, scrub, sweep, chop, mix, lift over 40 pounds.
- Visual acuity including color vision.
Working Conditions:
- May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
- Required to wear appropriate uniform.
- May be required to wear PPE.
- May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise >80db, allergens, biohazards, chemicals, asbestos.
- May be required to work in confined spaces and at heights over 10 feet and may be exposed to hot and cold temperature extremes.
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