Commercial Kitchen Mechanic

Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle, WA 98109, USA

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans Come First, with Risk Comes Reward, Great Teams Can Achieve Unimaginable Results, Honoring the Pacific Northwest is Our Duty, and Driving the Business is Our Responsibility.

Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, is the complete redevelopment of an historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

The arena is owned by One Roof Sports & Entertainment and operated by Oak View Group.

It is home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm,PWHL’s Seattle Torrent and the world's biggest performers of live music and events.

Climate Pledge Arena has one of the most progressive sustainability programs of any building its size, including being the world’s first Zero Carbon Certified arena.

Named after a cause, not a corporation, The Climate Pledge is an initiative founded by Amazon and Global Optimism asking global corporations to become net zero carbon by 2040. Climate Pledge Arena opened October 19, 2021.

The Commercial Kitchen Mechanic supports the successful operation of a high-volume arena hosting NHL, WNBA, PWHL, major entertainment, and other events. This role diagnoses, repairs, installs, and maintains commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, ranges, fryers, combis, refrigeration, prep equipment, dishwashers, hoods, and beverage systems. The position requires strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, including experience with 480V three-phase systems, and the ability to read schematics and technical manuals.

The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, maintains service records, communicates professionally with clients, and works independently while supporting other Engineering teams. CO₂ beverage system experience is highly preferred.

• Support the successful completion of 50 NHL games, 20 WNBA games, 13 PWHL, 80 major music/entertainment events, and 25 miscellaneous events each year.
• Diagnose and repair commercial hot-side kitchen appliances such as ovens, ranges, fryers, combis, and broilers using schematics and technical manuals.
• Diagnose and repair commercial cold side kitchen equipment such as prep tables, cold rails, merch coolers, etc.
• Diagnose and Repair commercial prep equipment, slicers, mixers, proofers, herb gardens, hoods, dishwashers, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to prevent future breakdowns, ensuring optimal appliance performance.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, mechanical schematics, and refrigeration systems to accurately identify issues.
• Install new equipment or components following safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with clients about repair needs, timelines, and maintenance tips to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Maintain detailed service records, including parts used, repairs performed, and diagnostic findings.
• Willing to aid other engineering departments if necessary.
• Experienced with working with electricity as high as 480V 3 phase systems, as there are no fossil fuel equipment on site.

• Proven experience in appliance repair with a focus on commercial kitchen equipment or related field service roles.
• Strong electrical component experience and related mechanical knowledge; familiarity with refrigeration and HVAC systems is a plus.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals accurately for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Customer service skills that foster positive relationships with clients while providing professional support.
• Knowledge of assembly processes for commercial equipment…