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Muncie, Indiana, United States
Onsite
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Position Title:
Food Service Refrigeration/Commercial Food Service Maintenance SpecialistCompensation:
$37.50 - $37.50Department:
Ball State University Dining_GStart Date:
11/23/2026About this opportunity:
Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for a Food Service Refrigeration/Commercial Food Service Maintenance Specialist position. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefit package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more! This is a full-time, on-campus opportunity with overtime as needed.What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Function: Under supervision, perform duties related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related equipment complying with EPA, OSHA, and all appropriate regulations and codes. Perform foodservice maintenance complying with appropriate regulations and codes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Install, adjust, and repair refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems, commercial ice machines, freezers, refrigerators, chilled drinking fountains, and other appliances.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
2. Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and calibrate controls on all HVAC/R equipment. Read and monitor gauges, meters, and thermostats; adjust and repair control systems.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
3. Perform maintenance and repair work on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, and report work performed on preventive maintenance forms.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
4. Check structural and functional components, i.e., motors, controls, switches, gauges, valves, pumps, and compressors.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
5. Install and repair water treatment and air handling equipment.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate high pressure water hoses, various hand and power tools, ladders, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
6. Inspect, maintain, and lubricate HVAC/R related pumps, motors, dampers, and other related equipment; inspect and clean coils and fans; inspect belts, vibration absorbers, and other related equipment.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
7. Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications to insure compliance with appropriate codes.
Requires the physical ability to kneel, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the efficiently operate a computer keyboard as prescribed by management. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
8. Maintain tools and work area in clean, orderly, secure, ready to use condition; maintain usable inventory of commonly used repair parts; obtain special and less commonly used repair parts from Maintenance Supervisor; perform periodic lubrication and related preventative maintenance operations as necessary.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, see and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors, have a wide field of vision, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to operate drain sewage machine, voltage meters, temperature meters, hand tools, torches, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, chemicals, etc. Employee may be required to wear appropriate filter mask, eye and ear protection and other protective clothing. Task requires the mental ability to analyze problem situations in depth, be detail-oriented, adjust to varying work assignments, use judgment, discretion, and independence, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow and provide written instruction and information.
9. Acquire and maintain knowledge of various job-related chemicals, environmental concerns, and technological improvements and advancements, including refrigerant transition requirements for low global warming potential refrigerants.
Requires the physical ability to finger, grasp, stand, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color, read small print, and perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
10. Construct, fabricate, remodel, maintain, and repair air system fabrications for HVAC/R Systems as directed.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, stand and/or stoop for long periods of time, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate high pressure water hoses, various hand and power tools, ladders, and measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, heights, fumes, odors, oils, chemicals, dust, and may be required to wear a filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
11. Repair and maintain building facilities including, but not limited to: water softening equipment, air handlers, exhaust systems, pumps, temperature control systems, hot water generators, fresh water plumbing and fittings, drains, steam/condensate return lines/traps, lighting fixtures, electrical devices, ceiling, wall, and floor treatments, doors, and windows (excluding glass replacement), and dining room furnishings; install and replace wall, ceiling coverings and tile; removal and replacement of block, brick, and masonry surfaces; installation and repair of wall surfaces like drywall, plaster and paneling, through final surface finishing; construct, erect, remodel, maintain and repair building and facilities; maintain, inspect, and perform preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment including those that are mechanical and electrical.
Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, see and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish colors, have a wide field of vision, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to operate drain sewage machine, voltage meters, temperature meters, hand tools, torches, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, chemicals, etc. Employee may be required to wear appropriate filter mask, eye and ear protection and other protective clothing. Task requires the mental ability to analyze problem situations in depth, be detail-oriented, adjust to varying work assignments, use judgment, discretion, and independence, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow and provide written instruction and information.
12. Operate building automation systems related to HVAC/R, including computer hardware and software.
Requires the ability to efficiently operate a computer keyboard as prescribed by management. Task requires the physical ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, hear, stand and/or stoop for extended periods of time, and exert in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate various hand and power tools, measuring instrumentation and equipment. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, high humidity, noise, and heights. Task requires the mental ability to receive, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
13. Maintain accurate records of work orders, material usage, and refrigerant purchase, use, recovery, and disposal in compliance with EPA recordkeeping requirements under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act and applicable HFC regulations.
Requires the physical ability to kneel, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to efficiently operate a computer keyboard as prescribed by management. Employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
May require any or all of the above mentioned abilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Four (4) or more years proof of experience in repair and maintenance of commercial restaurant food service refrigeration equipment and systems, including those designated in the list of duties.
3. Must have a Universal Certification in handling refrigerants as noted in federal register 40 CFR 82 Sub Part F to handle all refrigerants.
4. Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, University policies, procedures, and communications, and perform mathematical functions.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
6. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
7. No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals, or other materials or
environmental factors in food service, e.g. steam, dust, etc.
8. You must be 18 years or older.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Associates degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
2. Additional years of experience in repair and maintenance of commercial restaurant food service refrigeration equipment and systems.
How to apply:
For inquiries, please contact: University Dining at 765-285-1967.
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Optional documents (Recommended for best consideration)
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position.
NOTE: Applicants must provide proof of all minimum qualifications through attachments and/or completing application to be considered.
What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer a generous paid time off program and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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