Kitchen Mechanic - Food Service Equipment Technician

Company: Twenty-Nine Palms Band Of Mission Indians
Location: Coachella
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description SUMMARY : This position is responsible for performing maintenance service and repair on hot line kitchen equipment and cold line refrigeration systems. The Kitchen Mechanic works on commercial foodservice equipment including Hobart equipment, dish machines, combi ovens, Baxter ovens and participates in cross training program to lift skills and awareness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement. Responsible for performing preventive maintenance of gas kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, commercial kitchen equipment, and any or all kitchen equipment required. Diagnoses, maintains, services, repairs and replaces faulty kitchen machinery and equipment. Installs commercial kitchen equipment and systems as required. Relocate and expand existing food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems, as required. Fabricate, assemble, and install electrical wiring, controls and piping according to specifications and code. Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics. Familiarity with safe and efficient use of a variety of kitchen diagnostic and repair equipment. Stores tools and materials, repairing or replacing old or broken tools following established procedures. Follows established safety standards while using tools and equipment. Order Parts and Complete Required Paperwork. Receive and complete work orders. Knowledge in the operation of electrical control systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference materials. Ability to operate a computer and assigned software. Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS). Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required. Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment. Maintains a safe work and storage area by cleaning and organizing designated storage area. Understands and complies with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations. Understands and complies with Maintenance Department and Tribal policies and procedures. Participates in training programs provided by the organization and follow OSHA safety regulations. Respond to emergency conditions, such as fires and power failures. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job does not require supervisory duties. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (MUST BE DOCUMENTED): High School Diploma or equivalent but not required. Trade School and/or a combination of three (3) to six (6) years’ experience of working with commercial kitchen equipment. Completed an apprenticeship and or formal training in refrigeration and electricity. CERTIFICATION, LICENSES AND ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass periodic random drug screens. Must be able to pass background suitability investigation. Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License. Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or push, pull up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Multiple locations. Some enterprises are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all hours. Must be available for emergency calls 24/7. Must be available to work weekend and holidays. Some enterprises are gaming facilities. Some enterprises are not a smoke-free environment. Surveillance cameras and audio equipment monitor the premises recording activity throughout most of the facilities on 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT : The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has a resolution on file with Human Resources to ensure that Indian Preference will be adhered to in the following order in accordance with IPA: 1. Tribal Members 2. Other Native Americans 3. All other ethnic groups

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