Kitchen Equipment Technician, Shenandoah National Park

Kitchen Equipment Technician, Shenandoah National Park

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Kitchen Equipment Technician to join our team at Shenandoah National Park in Luray, Virginia. As a Kitchen Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial electrical and gas kitchen equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations. This is a year‑round position with low‑cost housing available until 11/1/2026.

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at.

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts - 30% off most items
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
• Note:
  
  Additional benefits, including insurance and vacation, are available for eligible year‑round positions at other Delaware North properties

Looking for a new adventure? Be part of a tight‑knit team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural wonder of Shenandoah National Park. With a great work/life balance, you can spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails.

• Low‑cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/ week, including utilities and wi‑fi, and free daily meals available for individuals who reside 50‑plus miles from their worksite
• Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
• Shared fire pit area for use in the dorm area
• Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
• Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, rappelling, cycling, fishing, and horseback riding

• Inspect, maintain, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, grills, refrigerators, dishwashers, and beverage systems
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and ensure reliable operation
• Ensure all equipment meets health, safety, and sanitation standards through consistent compliance checks
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and maintain accurate records of repairs, schedules, and parts inventory
• Support overall facility operations by assisting with general maintenance tasks and ensuring proper use and care of tools and equipment
• Guide kitchen team members on correct equipment use and care to promote safe and efficient operations

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training in maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related field preferred
• Tradesmen License in Electrical, Gas Fitting, and HVAC (Journeyman or Master), and EPA Section 608 (refrigeration) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience repairing commercial kitchen equipment or in a similar facilities maintenance role
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, gas equipment, and refrigeration principles, and familiarity with local health and safety codes and regulations
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building maintenance, or in trades such as electrical, refrigeration, plumbing
• Expanded knowledge of concrete, tile, and welding, ability to comply with company vehicle policy, and ability to adhere to all safety, risk management, and environmental policies and procedures
• Capacity to perform level one trade functions such as electrical motor troubleshooting to 220 volts, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, basic boiler operation and kitchen equipment repair

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, bending, and reaching

• Every weekend
• Days
• Holidays
• 8hr shift
• Evenings as needed

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It's a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing. We offer on‑site housing and a free meal during every shift.

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