Dining Machinery Mechanic

DINING MACHINERY MECHANIC

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and
justice for all.

HFS provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and cafe locations that serve the entire campus community. To successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and
professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statementworking together to enhance student lifeteamwork and service to our students
and customers are at the heart of our business.

To learn about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, you are encouraged to review our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training.

POSITION PURPOSE

Perform maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of UW Dining and HFS Residential Facilities and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and machinist skills, perform preventive maintenance and repair of equipment including, but not limited to, hood systems, steamers, kettles, woks, skillets, induction burners, warmers, ranges, pressure cookers, fryers, coffee brewers, espresso machines, mixers, slicers, pastry and display cases, walk-in and reach-in coolers, and dish machines.

Triage and respond to UW Dining work orders, including coordinating with UW Facilities Services electricians, refrigeration mechanics, plumbers, and other trades as well as contractors when needed.

Perform espresso machine calibration, hood filter replacement, and hood auto wash system programming.

Process and manage work orders using computerized work management system.

Respond to emergencies in kitchen and dining facilities during scheduled hours.

Support and escort contractors were brought in to perform preventive maintenance and repair work.

Drive service truck as required to load and unload materials and supplies.

Complete service calls in a timely manner and communicate effectively with customers, managers, leads etc.

Order parts and complete related administrative tasks.

Attend and engage in training sessions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Full journey status as a Machinery Mechanic by work experience, vocational, or trade school, or apprenticeship programs, or any combination of the above; or four years of applied work experience. Vocational training may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in commercial dining, food, and hospitality.

Experience performing maintenance and repairs on commercial kitchen equipment.

Strong electrical, mechanical skills and customer communication skills.

Experience working directly with customers or clients.

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association training or certification.

Experience working in a multi-tenant residential or university environment.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Demonstrated commitment to values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Possession of a valid State of Washington Drivers License. (This position will need to use a university vehicle to transport equipment and supplies to locations on the Seattle campus).

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work Tuesday to Friday, day to evening (7-5:30pm) shift. Shift may change based on operational needs throughout the academic year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Opportunity for subsidized and ongoing technical training on commercial kitchen equipment.