Operations Technician

About This Role:

The Operations Technician offers those familiar with commercial foodservice equipment the opportunity to maintain and repair commercial foodservice equipment in large residence hall dining centers and retail venues. The work provides regular interactions with others and to perform work related to maintaining and repairing building systems. If you take pride in your work, are conscientious, and have a commitment to quality and customer service, you may be a fit in our Housing and Dining Services (HDS) family.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial foodservice equipment.
• Independently troubleshoot, maintain, and repair specialized equipment and building systems using specialized knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, electronic climate controls. Services and maintains building systems.
• Coordinate with other departmental trades staff to alter, maintain, and diagnose plumbing and electrical problems in mechanical and other building systems, air handling equipment, air ducts, dampers and other environmental controls.

About Us:

The Department ofHousing and Dining Servicesoffers award-winning dining centers, residence halls, scholarship houses and apartment neighborhoods. We pride ourselves in taking excellent care of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us#2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life,#8 Best College Residence Halls, and#14 Best Campus Food.

From fostering community in our residence halls, to serving up delicious home cooked meals in the dining centers, and teaching responsibility and leadership through student employment in our retail operations, Housing and Dining strives for residents to have a well-rounded and positive experience living on-campus.

Worksite Options:

The service nature of this position requires work on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma
• Five years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in maintaining and repairing commercial foodservice equipment
• Ability to professionally interact with others
• Strong communication/customer service skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license upon employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the online application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$20.30 per hour