Laundry Technician

Laundry & Kitchen Equipment Technician – Duties & Responsibilities (Simplified)

In addition to the standard laundry duties, the technician will also be responsible for supporting all kitchen equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on all laundry machines (washers, dryers, ironers, hydro extractors, dry‑cleaning machines).
• Inspect belts, motors, pumps, valves, filters, steam traps, and repair or replace parts when required.
• Clean and check dryer exhausts and lint filters to ensure fire safety.
• Monitor chemical dosing pumps and maintain proper detergent and softener supply.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report all breakdowns promptly.
• Ensure proper ventilation, cleanliness, and safe operation in the laundry area.
• Check and maintain the water softener system and perform hardness testing.

• Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs on kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, chillers, freezers, dishwashers, hood systems, and food preparation machines.
• Inspect and clean burners, thermostats, heating elements, gas valves, fans, filters, and ensure proper ignition and temperature control.
• Check refrigeration systems for basic issues such as thermostat faults, door gasket problems, drainage blockages, and minor gas leak indications.
• Ensure exhaust hoods, grease filters, and duct access panels are clean and functioning properly.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff by responding quickly to equipment issues during operations.
• Report major equipment faults and assist external contractors during service visits.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in all kitchen technical areas.
• Do elementary painting and finishing of furniture and structure.
• Re‑issue and exchange worn‑out clothing.
• Ensure that no ironing or starching is done on unauthorized clothing.
• Ensure that the proper amount of cleaned clothing is returned to the delivering officer.

You should ideally be having a technical background with sound experiences in the use of industrial machinery. You should be able to work under policies and regulations and must be in good physical condition. A good command of English and the ability to find fault and rectify systems are essentials.

The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated with a hands‑on and flexible approach and be able to adapt to unpredictable events. You are pro‑active and reliable and will thrive working in a busy environment and stay calm under pressure, have attention to details and should possess the following competencies:

• Understanding the job
• Teamwork
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognising Differences
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus

• Understanding the job
• Teamwork
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognising Differences
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus