Job Description
Summary
The Refrigeration/Commercial Kitchen Mechanic i s responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety. This role involves conducting inspections, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with all safety and operational standards.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for overseeing maintaining, repairing and replacing commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Analyze, inspect, troubleshoot, install, rebuild, adjust, replace and ensure safety of commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment.
- May include, but not limited to: Walk-ins, steamers, convection ovens, dishwashers, booster heaters, warmers, exhaust hoods, serving lines, ice machines, bearings, motors, heat exchanges, boilers, air conditioner compressors, exhaust systems and chillers.
- Commission new kitchens and equipment installation.
- Performs major and/or minor repair, as well preventative and corrective maintenance of commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
- Repair and maintain all low voltage, equipment voltage and control voltages.
- Responsible for coordination and prioritizing repair tasks to respond in a timely manner and provide timely repairs and reduced downtime.
- Respond to emergencies in building during scheduled hours as well as afterhours, including on call for nutrition services and HVAC emergencies.
- Order, track, record and maintain inventory parts for commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and all HVAC equipment.
- Assist in management of warrantees.
- Communicate equipment stats and repair or replacement costs to appropriate personnel as needed.
**The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Why Choose Hyatt?
At Hyatt, your success matters. We offer:
- Competitive Salary: $26.00 - $33.00/hour
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting after just 30 days
- Perks & Discounts:
- Free and discounted room nights
- Friends & family rates at Hyatt properties
- Discounts on food and beverage
- Exclusive savings on tech, wellness apps, and more (e.g., Apple, AT&T, Headspace)
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including new child leave
- Retirement Support: 401(k) matching (up to 4%) and employee stock purchase plan
- Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and robust training programs
- Everyday Conveniences: Meal credit for employees
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Courses in kitchen commercial appliance repair and preventative maintenance preferred.
- Certificate or degree from accredited/approved HVAC technical school preferred.
- Must have universal CFC certificate.
- Minimum of four (4) years of similar or relevant experience required.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Must be able to lift a moderate amount of weight.
- Must be available to work flexible shifts including nights weekends, and holidays.
Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,