Food Service Equipment Mechanic

Food Service Equipment Mechanic

Location: Petersburg Virginia (Fort Lee)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time Day Shift

Compensation: $41.09 - $41.09/hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Food Service Equipment Mechanic at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave.
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development certifications and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a skilled and efficient Food Service Equipment Mechanic with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Install perform preventative maintenance and repair a wide variety of commercial kitchen equipment. Appliances include walk-in refrigerators freezers cold bars dishwashers conveyors commercial food disposers oven ranges deep fryers grills steamers kettles mixers and various other types of appliances.
• Add or remove refrigerant fluids when necessary. Start system observe operation read gauges and instruments and adjust mechanisms such as valves controls and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and temperature in system. Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components. Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on appliances.
• Calibrate equipment when necessary.
• Utilize hand tools test equipment wiring diagrams and manufacturers specification manuals to perform duties. Examine appliances during operating cycle to detect excess vibration overheating fluid leaks and loose parts and disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical parts.
• Trace electrical circuits to locate shorts and grounds to adjust contact points and clean parts.
• Replace worn or defective parts such as switches pumps bearings transmissions belts gears blowers and defective wiring repairs and adjusts appliance motors reassembles appliance adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts using hand tools and lubricating equipment. Test water pressure and locate leaks.
• Prepare and maintains related reports records and requisitions as required.
• Assists in the inventory of equipment tools and parts.
• Responsible for the proper handling maintenance use and accountability of all equipment tools and parts to which assigned.
• Adheres to all safety standards.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Communicate with others in a courteous and helpful way.
• Must be able to read write and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task throughout workday (computer-based program) with constant interruptions.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• Journeyman or Master level HVACR required; 5 years related experience and/or training in maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment including refrigeration equipment.
• Valid State Drivers license required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance company.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances as background checks will be conducted for this position.
• Access to this federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: Affiliation:

  This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 527.

  *** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

  Please visit this website for more information: Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union of America

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  Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

  Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

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  ext. 349 or email.

  Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify