Commercial Dining Equipment Specialist

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
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Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Commercial Dining Equipment Specialist
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202301965AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Technical/Support III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $70,000 – $80,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
  • For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
Description of Work Unit
Housing & Dining Services
Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.
As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation and stewardship. Within HDS, Workplace Inclusion & Talent Management as a work unit, provides training, on-going development, assessment initiatives, employee development, on-boarding and retention to support the creation of quality, equitable environments for students and staff to fulfill the mission, vision and values.
HDS Facilities
Housing & Dining Facilities is a work unit within Housing and Dining Services which provides care and stewardship for the 2.5+ million square feet of CSU’s living centers and dining facilities. We are a customer-first service organization, delivering a variety of services including skilled labor, environmental services, warehousing, movable assets, renovation and construction oversight, and all associated facilities management functions. We are committed to our students, staff, and the CSU community. We Facilitate Success.
WORKING AT CSU
Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation’s leading research universities. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff.
CSU’s Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU, CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership Discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU.
CSU Land Acknowledgement
Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed.
CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment.
Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining, repairing, diagnosing kitchen electronics and commercial food preparation equipment. This also includes critical refrigeration equipment and all associated electrical components. This position will also perform scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks. Will provide subject matter guidance and be a resource for team members.
This position is eligible for up to a $2500 signing bonus.
Required Job Qualifications
• Four years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Universal EPA Certification.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • High School Diploma (or GED)
  • Thorough knowledge of circuitry and electro/mechanical principles.
  • Ability to read complex electrical schematics.
  • Experience working with high and low voltage AC and DC circuits.
  • Welding
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices to manage work orders and communicate with team.
  • An approach to work that includes:
    • Eagerness to collaborate and share information with a variety of skilled trades professionals.
    • A very strong customer service focus
    • Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing work demands, priorities, and routines.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Electronic Controls
Duty/Responsibility
  • Diagnosis, analyze and repair complex circuit boards and machine specific software as it applies to variety of complex kitchen and commercial dining equipment.
  • This position must have a thorough comprehension of complex electrical schematics and machine specific software as it applies to a variety of complex kitchen and dining equipment.
  • This position will work with high and low voltage AC and DC circuits.
Percentage Of Time 40
Job Duty Category Food Preparation Equipment
Duty/Responsibility
  • This position will operate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and controls used in the preparation of food products.
  • Performs planned preventative maintenance and calibration of components and equipment including, but not limited to commercial rotary ovens, convection ovens, conventional ovens, Rational Combi ovens, char-broilers, steamers, tilt skillets, steam kettles, hot and cold passes where temperatures, pressures, flow, humidity, and ventilation control are critical to operation.
  • This position uses a variety of mechanical and electronic test instruments such as amp meters, voltage detectors, analog meters, circuit tracers, capacitor tester, digital meters, manometers, and circuit board testers.
  • This position uses a variety of hand and power tools in the performance of assigned tasks.
Percentage Of Time 30
Job Duty Category Food Sanitation Equipment
Duty/Responsibility
  • Operate, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment and controls used in the sanitation process for preparing and serving food.
  • Performs planned maintenance and calibration of components and equipment including, but not limited to conveyer dish machines, commercial cookware wash machines, commercial turbo wash power sinks, industrial can washers, commercial garbage disposals, commercial pulper systems, pressure washers and exhaust hoods with automatic wash down systems.
  • Control temperatures and pressures to meet Health Department regulations via electronic timers, pressure regulators, thermostats, and level indicators.
  • Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on refrigeration systems
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Meetings, trainings, and team responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
  •  Attend required/recommended trainings, classes, seminars etc. provided by department to accomplish the above tasks, which includes ethics, safety, diversity, communication and any applicable training in providing the best customer service, etc.
  •  Develop professional skills and communication to effectively interact with live-in residents and guests.
  •  Attend all meetings, committees and department sponsored functions.
  •  Relay information via various electronic media to provide information and task assignments.
  •  Comply with department handbook, University and State procedures and policies.
  •  Function as member of a team.
  •  Other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Parts, Tools, and Shop Upkeep
Duty/Responsibility
  • Moves, transports, stocks materials and tools necessary for the completion of tasks.
  • Maintains tools, vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials in a professional manner to promote safe and efficient completion of tasks.
Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Mosser, [email protected]
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Successfully complete the WorkSteps evaluation., Valid Driver’s License, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., Shift Work - May be required to report to work during campus closures and after-hours callouts as necessary., On-call Status - May be required to carry a communication device and serve On-Call on a rotating basis with other staff and be required to work overtime in response to after-hours service requests.
Search Contact Amy Mosser, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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