Kitchen Mechanic s

BAMC - IFM, Brooke Army Medical Center, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA

Performs corrective maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment systems and machinery to keep in optimum operational condition. Work also includes general maintenance and repairs of installed equipment and systems to include electrical, plumbing, compressed gas systems, pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, motors, instrumentation and controls of all aspects of hospital equipment.

• Install, inspects, repairs and maintains a variety of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance per the manufacturer’s recommendation and other directives.
• Knowledge in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals.
• Coordinates work and inspections with Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge and skills required to document maintenance and accomplish required training.
• Performs or assist in the performance of the following: rebuilding pumps and compressors, replacing bearings and seals, repair or replace plumbing systems or components, install treaded or sweated pipe segments, repair or replace refrigeration components, and perform maintenance of installed irrigation systems.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces, assist others as part of the maintenance team as required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook desired.
• High School Graduate, technical or trade school certificates in related field desired.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

The minimum pay rate for this position is $32.00. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include butnotlimitedto:medical, well-being, financialplanningand short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

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