The Appliance Mechanic is responsible for the Maintenance cycle to ensure satisfactory completion of the program objectives.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of organizational maintenance and supply concepts and procedures.
  
• Understanding of maintenance production, production control and knowledge of U.S Army maintenance support systems
  
• Must possess knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, Military regulations standards and OEM requirements
  
• Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research
  
• Strong understanding of Department of Defense contracting policies and procedures
  
• Outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment
  
• Excellent writing, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
  
• Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft applications
  
• Must be able to meet deployment status requirements
  

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Two (2) years of experience in related field can be substituted for each year of the four (2) years of college
  
• Prefer at least three (3) years in a maintenance supervisor environment
  
• Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and manufacturer’s files.
  
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
  
• Certification for commercial appliance repair
  

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push and pull
  
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
  
• Able to work in both inside and outside conditions
  
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
  

Principal Accountabilities

• Supervises all maintenance operations for assigned equipment in accordance with applicable PWS, Company policies, OSHA, DOT, ANSI, ASME and applicable military regulations
  

·Supervises shop foreman and mechanics to include vacation planning, discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and training

·Establishes job priorities and estimates down time

·Coordinates work flow for downed equipment waiting for parts to minimize backlog of work and cost to customer division

• Provides direct support to internal/external customers to ensure compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates, equipment usage and maximizing cost avoidance measures
  
• Perform technical master journey level 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
  
• Oversee and approve contractor work where required
  
• Troubleshooting electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing problems; repair commercial cooking equipment; repairing and maintaining HVAC systems; utilizing a PM program on commercial-grade equipment; managing inventory of replacement parts, tools and supplies.
  
• Provides input to management for forecasting and monitoring of the stock levels for required service/repair parts
  

• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all required plans and reports.
  
• Maintains effective lines of formal and informal communication amongst all levels of management (and the customer) as required
  
• Coordinates collection and preparation of activity reports
  
• Responsible to provide for and enforce guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all assigned employees
  
• Monitors team development and ensures the execution of performance evaluations in accordance with DI policy
  
• Conduct site visits to establish professional relationships with maintenance teams, site personnel, and the customer as needed
  
• Performs other duties as assigned