Food Service Equipment Maintenance Foreperson, Facilities Real Estate, and Planning

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External Applicants: Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description. Cover Letter and Supporting Documents: Navigate to the "My Experience" application page. Locate the "Resume/CV" document upload section at the bottom of the page. Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select multiple files. Important Note: The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to attach your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents. You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission. Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary We seek an experienced candidate to join the Academic and Administrative Maintenance Team. This team comprises the Manager, an additional Foreperson, and 19 talented tradespersons. It is responsible for 3 million square feet of office, classroom, technology, commercial kitchen, and other spaces to support the university's mission. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. We offer four weeks of paid time off annually, eight holidays, and a five-day winter break. Tuition concessions for dependent children, professional development, retirement, medical/dental benefits, and more are available. Additional information can be found online: https://hr.wfu.edu/benefits/ Summary: Working under indirect or minimal supervision, performs reactive and preventative maintenance services as directed to ensure proper operation of campus facilities and commercial kitchen equipment. The foreperson is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial food service equipment for Wake Forest University on and off-campus facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, gas cooking appliances, refrigeration units, freezers/walk-in coolers, dish machines, ice machines, and other countertop commercial appliances. The foreperson ensures that all equipment operates efficiently and safely, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity through supervision and training of equipment operators. Job Description Essential Functions: Reviews, evaluates, and schedules daily maintenance work orders and assignments with maintenance personnel, provides guidance and assistance to employees as needed to perform assigned work, and monitors progress of completion of work orders and staff assignments. Assist the Maintenance Manager in the decision process of future maintenance priorities and the coordination between external contractors and internal staff. Responsible for communicating all pertinent maintenance operations activities to the Manager and updating systems as needed. Maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a large inventory of food service equipment. Repair or replace defective parts Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting equipment. Test equipment to ensure proper functionality Ability to leverage HVAC and refrigeration, plumbing, electricity, and steam fundamentals to maintain and repair a large variety of specialized equipment. ● Install new food service equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications and safety guidelines ● Connect electrical, gas, and water lines as needed ● Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules ● Conduct regular inspections to identify potential problems ● Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work ● Respond to service calls and address equipment issues promptly ● Provide technical support to food service staff ● Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics ● Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines ● Ensure that all equipment meets safety standards ● Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials or defunct equipment ● Assist with tracking of equipment within facilities Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies ● Order parts as needed ● Keep accurate records of parts usage ● Communicate effectively with customers to explain equipment issues and repair procedures ● Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor ● Assign tasks, schedule work, direct, supervise, and train both skilled and semi-skilled workers ● May assist in developing budgets for equipment maintenance and replacement. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: High school diploma plus specialized training, with ten years or more of maintenance experience with five or more dedicated years of experience repairing commercial food service equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical aptitude

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