Appliance Mechanic

Principal Accountabilities

• Supervises all maintenance operations for assigned equipment in accordance with applicable PWS, Company policies, OSHA, DOT, ANSI, ASME and applicable military regulations
• Supervises shop foreman and mechanics to include vacation planning, discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and training
• Establishes job priorities and estimates down time
• Coordinates work flow for downed equipment waiting for parts to minimize backlog of work and cost to customer division
• Provides direct support to internal/external customers to ensure compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates, equipment usage and maximizing cost avoidance measures
• Perform technical master journey level installation, diagnostic troubleshooting and repairs on commercial industrial-grade food service appliances, equipment, and systems; manage maintenance schedule, order and maintain inventory and stock; perform related work
• Oversee and approve contractor work where required
• Troubleshooting electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing problems; repair commercial cooking equipment; repairing and maintaining HVAC systems; utilizing a PM program on commercial-grade equipment; managing inventory of replacement parts, tools and supplies.
• Provides input to management for forecasting and monitoring of the stock levels for required service/repair parts
• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all required plans and reports.
• Maintains effective lines of formal and informal communication amongst all levels of management (and the customer) as required
• Coordinates collection and preparation of activity reports
• Responsible to provide for and enforce guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all assigned employees
• Monitors team development and ensures the execution of performance evaluations in accordance with DI policy
• Conduct site visits to establish professional relationships with maintenance teams, site personnel, and the customer as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of organizational maintenance and supply concepts and procedures.
• Understanding of maintenance production, production control and knowledge of U.S Army maintenance support systems
• Must possess knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, Military regulations standards and OEM requirements
• Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research
• Strong understanding of Department of Defense contracting policies and procedures
• Outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment
• Excellent writing, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Must be able to meet deployment status requirements

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in related field can be substituted for each year of the four (2) years of college
• Prefer at least three (3) years in a maintenance supervisor environment
• Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and manufacturer’s files.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Certification for commercial appliance repair