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Boise State University
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What they do
A Home Appliance Repairer installs and repairs home appliances, such as microwaves and vacuum cleaners. Has a deep understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of various appliances. May work in a dedicated repair shop or at a customer location.
$51,090 / year median in Idaho
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Commercial Appliance Repair Technician Apply now Job no: 499750 Work type:
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Boise, ID Categories:
Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical, Senior-Level Job Summary/Basic Function:
To perform technical installation, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial industrial-grade food service appliances, equipment, and systems; manage maintenance schedule, order and maintain inventory and stock; perform related work.Department Overview:
Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university's strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional, and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.Level Scope:
Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.Essential Functions:
- Installs, conducts technical diagnostics, and performs specialized repairs on a wide variety of commercial/industrial grade refrigeration and freezer units and compressors, dish machines, disposals, specialized gas ovens, grills, and other equipment
- Diagnostic testing of coils, valves, and connections for leaks, pressure, and performance
- Flushes refrigerant and recharges refrigeration units, maintains electrical and pneumatic controls, thermostats, heating elements, and plumbing systems
- Replaces electronic components such as circuit boards, igniters, digital controls, alarms, commercial-grade electrical motors and fixtures
- Installs and connects piping for gas appliances.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws regarding refrigerant recycling and disposal and maintains required Environmental Protection Agency documentation
- Purchases and procures parts, tools, and supplies.
- Manages and maintains inventory and determines stock levels.
- Estimates repair costs and recommends replacement of damaged appliances and equipment; coordinates with equipment manufacturers and vendors on equipment warranties.
- May perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Experience performing installation and repair of a variety of commercial and industrial-grade food-service appliances and equipment.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Quality Control Analysis.
- Knowledge of inventory and records management.