Posting Detail Information

Working TitleCommercial Dining Equipment Specialist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401231AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

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 todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/26/2024

Description of Work Unit

Housing & Dining Services

Please visit us athttps://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/ (%20https://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/) to learn about Housing & Dining Services ( HDS ) as 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.

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

The Commercial Dining Equipment Specialist is 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for up to a $2,500 signing bonus

Required Job Qualifications

• Four years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

• Universal EPA Certification.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license by the position start date.

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 CategoryElectronic 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 Time40

Job Duty CategoryFood 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 Time30

Job Duty CategoryFood 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 Time20

Job Duty CategoryMeetings, 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 Time5

Job Duty CategoryParts, 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 Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

HDS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your application will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Please visit us athttps://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/to learn about the culture and benefits of joining Housing and Dining Services.

The successful candidate may be eligible for up to a $2,500 signing bonus.

To apply, please complete the application information with your work experience, education, certifications and any other relevant information and provide the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. For full consideration, please apply by 7/26/2024 but the posting will be open until filled. Please make sure align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications on the application via postinghttps://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/147713.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to Amy Mosser, amy.mosser@colostate.edu.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-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 ContactAmy Mosser, amy.mosser@colostate.edu

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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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,titleix@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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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