Food Service Technician

Job no: 497521

Work type: Full-time Staff

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Categories: Facilities/Maintenance/Trades

• Salary: $42,000+ annually, dependent on experience (Eligible for overtime)
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• On-site work at UND Grand Forks campus

• Install, maintain and repair various commercial cafeteria equipment including meat slicers, choppers, warmers, disposals, pre‑washers, pulpers, commercial conveyor systems, dishwashing equipment, coffee/espresso makers, juice machines, toasters, microwaves, fryers/pressure cookers, convection ovens, gas combi‑ovens and grills.
• Repair/reprogram Micro‑market and other vending equipment and coordinate maintenance schedules with UND Dining Services.
• Maintain/repair gas burners, igniters and thermocouples on gas heating systems for commercial ovens, grills, char broilers and fryers.

• Install, maintain and repair electrical/gas commercial laundry equipment including washers, dryers and laundry presses.
• Schedule and perform weekly preventive maintenance.

• Maintain, inspect, repair or replace floor coverings (tile, carpet, etc.), ceiling tiles, doors (walk‑in, garage, sliding, etc.), windows, furniture, roll‑up doors, door closers and battery‑backup emergency lighting.
• Maintain inventory of cafeteria and laundry equipment.
• Hang bulletin boards, signs and pictures.
• Install/maintain water and waste lines for cafeteria and laundry equipment and various plumbing fixtures within cafeterias, including faucets, sinks and P‑traps.
• Repair steam and water valves to cafeteria equipment.
• Repair vacuum breakers, solenoid valves and steam traps for cafeteria equipment using power tools and equipment.
• Utilize basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing code and coordinate with appropriate trades as needed.
• Install disconnects on various cafeteria and laundry equipment.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical components, utilizing test equipment such as ampere probes and multimeters. Replace electronic boards, contractors and fuses in equipment.
• Install, maintain and service various commercial water pumps.
• Interact, communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff and co‑workers.
• Work independently and as a team and complete necessary training for this job classification.
• Comprehend and follow directions as well as use sound decision‑making skills.
• Understand, speak, read and write English well enough to perform the functions of the position, including reading and communicating in regard to work orders and safety instructions.
• Withstand long periods of lifting, pulling, tugging, climbing, kneeling, working with hands overhead without restrictions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years’ experience repairing commercial cafeteria and laundry equipment; general knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical and pump repair.
• Basic computer use:
  Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Familiarity with UND campus and buildings.
• Experience with AiM, facilities management software.
• Ability to operate scissor, fork, boom lifts and tele‑handler.

Advertised: 12 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time