MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEAD - DINING

Req #: 229936

Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES

Posting Date: 05/02/2024

Closing Info

Closes On 05/16/2024

Salary: $5,836 - $7,763 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~)

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEAD - DINING

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

Housing & Food Services (HFS) provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café 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 statement- working together to enhance student life -teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business.

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. 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.

Should you wish to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training (~~~#/) .

POSITION PURPOSE Lead trade staff and perform maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of UW Dining and HFS Residential Facilities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES * Schedule and direct the work of trades staff. * Process and manage work orders using computerized work management system. * Order, track, record and maintain inventory for parts. * Develop and maintain accurate records of equipment and other operational components. * Perform maintenance and repair of equipment including troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing plumbing and mechanical components, electrical and other appliances, remodeling, and renovation. * Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedule for equipment and other building components. * Diagnose, repair, and maintain components of food service equipment including but not limited to commercial dish machines, drink stations, and commercial ice machines, pot washers, conveyor belts, walk-in refrigeration and freezer units, commercial ovens, warmers, toasters, grills, and fryers etc. * Process customer requests, initiate and assign work orders to Maintenance Mechanics, and Machinery Mechanics etc. * Review work performed and direct staff on making any necessary corrections. * Collaborate with Facilities Managers, Maintenance Team Supervisor, Custodial Supervisor and in scheduling units for preventative maintenance, repairs, or installs. * Coordinate with UW Campus Facilities Services and contractors/vendors. * Respond to emergencies in kitchen and dining facilities during scheduled hours. * Assist in determining proper types and quantities of parts, supplies, materials, and tools needed to complete all assigned tasks and assignments. * Repair and maintain all tools and equipment in the proper fashion including personally assigned tools, departmental tools. * Perform the work of Maintenance Mechanic 2, and other skilled trades. * Attend and engage in training sessions. * Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One years full-time experience as a Maintenance Mechanic II, journey-level trades worker, or equivalent. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's 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 on commercial kitchen equipment * Experience working directly with customers or clients. * Commercial Food Equipment Service Association trainings 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 Driver's License. (The Maintenance Mechanic Lead will need to use a university vehicle to transport equipment and supplies to locations on the Seattle campus.)

WORKING CONDITIONS * This position will work 4 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday, starting at 7:30AM. Shift may change based on operational needs throughout the academic year.

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

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.