Job Description

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Job Number:
J1025-0032
Job Title:
Commercial Food Equipment Service Technician
Job Type:
Continuing Full Time
Department:
Campus Services
Job Category:
Technician
Number of Positions:
2
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):
03/10/2025
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
12/10/2025
Salary (with Salary Rate):
0.00 - 0.00/Year
Employee Group:
CUPE 2424
Salary Level:
8R
Hours Per Week:
35
Date Position Available:
15/09/2025
About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada's most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university's smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university's is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton's strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Dining and Science and Technology Center Services; the incumbent installs, maintains and repairs all existing commercial equipment including gas, steam and electrical cooking equipment located in associated food service departments of Carleton University.
Typical Campus Services clients and equipment. All University Dining Services (Teraanga Commons Dining hall and Catering Kitchens, Bakery, Oasis Restaurant, Food Court, Baker's Grille, Booster Juice, Loeb, Tunnel Junction Page Break, 2 campus Tim Horton's, 2 Starbucks locations, 2 bridgehead locations and Chattime)
The incumbent is responsible for gas, steam and electrical repairs and maintenance for machines and appliances to include but not limited to the following; Industrial dishwashers, convection and conveyor ovens, char broilers, gas ovens, steamers and steam generators, various beverage dispensers, meat slicers, mixers, toasters, plate dispensers, food warmer cabinets, hot line, dessert display, chopper, trolleys, fryers, salad bars, fridges and freezers (mechanical side only), racks, milk dispensers, can openers, steam kettle, tilt fry pans, sandwich sealer, proofer, conveyer belt unit, chaffing equipment, grills and flat tops etc.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• The incumbent must hold at a minimum a class G II Gas Fitters license and relevant experience to be able to correctly troubleshoot and repair/maintain/install gas and safety controls; to understand and utilize gas safety procedures, piping practices and sizing, and the proper venting of all gas equipment; to initiate all proper shut down procedures in case of any gas leaks and venting failures; provide gas equipment load ratings for each location to any TSSA inspectors upon request; ensure that the University equipment is up to TSSA standards and provide upgrades as necessary.
• This is a unique position within Carleton University and requires the incumbent to work independently and demonstrate initiative by using their knowledge and extensive experience in the field.
• Quality Control procedures are a requirement for this position to meet or exceed the manufactures' original specifications, and to ensure the safety and ergonomics for the end users.
• Knowledge and understanding of the electrical lock and tag out procedures ensures the safety of all surrounding people when performing equipment diagnoses and troubleshooting on live electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of databases will allow the incumbent to keep accurate records of time and materials spent for each piece of equipment; maintain and update an inventory spreadsheet and ensure that key critical parts needed for prompt repairs are kept on hand.
• Bookkeeping practices permits the incumbent, monthly, to accurately reconcile expenses made and ensure that all charges, freight and duties are cross referenced and billed accordingly to each job invoice.

Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• TSSA certified G II Gas Fitters license usually acquired through a 3-year college program including apprenticeship. Commercial food service industry recognized certification. Completion of several recognized factory training seminars, as well as safety procedures and WHMIS training.
• Five (5) years' work experience pertaining to the installation, maintenance and repairs on commercial cooking equipment from a recognized certified service company. This experience would include three (3) years of work experience (above apprenticeship) in the gas industry field pertaining to gas piping practices and sizing, ventilation, maintenance and servicing of gas equipment, as well as three years of work experience in electronics troubleshooting and servicing.
• In addition, this position requires proficiency with current Windows operating systems, including Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, and Access databases.

HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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