Maintenance Technician

Description

Summary: Seeking a skilled technician for installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring safety and compliance. Highlights: 1. Specializes in commercial kitchen equipment installation and repair 2. Focus on electrical and gas safety standards 3. Requires knowledge of refrigeration principles **Key Responsibilities (Main Focus: Equipment)** 1\. Installation \& Setup * Install commercial kitchen equipment (gas \& electric). * Connect equipment to electrical, gas, and water lines. * Test equipment after installation to ensure proper operation. 2\. Maintenance \& Servicing * Perform preventive maintenance on: * Ovens (convection, combi) * Fryers * Grills * Dishwashers * Food warmers , cabinets . * Mixers and food processors * Clean and inspect burners, heating elements, thermostats, and safety controls. * Replace worn or damaged components. 3\. Troubleshooting \& Repair * Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults. * Repair or replace faulty parts such as: * Heating elements * Contactors and relays * Thermostats * Motors * Gas valves * Use diagnostic tools like multimeters and clamp meters. * Perform emergency breakdown repairs. 4\. Safety \& Compliance * Ensure compliance with electrical and gas safety standards. * Check for gas leaks and electrical hazards. * Follow workplace health and safety procedures. * Maintain service records and documentation. **General Electricity Knowledge Required** A Kitchen Equipment Technician must understand: Basic Electrical Concepts * Voltage, current. * AC and DC circuits * Single\-phase and three\-phase systems * Power ratings (Watts, Amps, kW) Electrical Components * Circuit breakers and fuses * Contactors and relays * Capacitors * Transformers * Heating elements * Motors (single \& three phase) Electrical Skills * Using multimeter for: * Voltage testing * Identifying short circuits and overloads * Basic control circuit troubleshooting **General Knowledge of Refrigeration (Support Skill)** the technician should understand: Basic Refrigeration Principles * Refrigeration cycle (compression, condensation, expansion, evaporation) * Refrigerants and their properties * Pressure\-temperature relationship Refrigeration Components * Compressor * Condenser * Evaporator * Expansion valve * Thermostat Common Refrigeration Equipment in Kitchens * Reach\-in refrigerators * Walk\-in chillers * Freezers * Ice machines Basic Troubleshooting * Checking gas pressure * Identifying refrigerant leaks * Cleaning condenser coils * Checking thermostat operation **Education \& Experience** * Diploma or Technical Certification in: * Electrical Engineering * Refrigeration \& Air Conditioning * Commercial Equipment Technology * 2–5 years of experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair (preferred) * **Qatar Driver's License is mandatory for this role** * Knowledge of gas safety regulations (if working with gas equipment) Work Location: In person