Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities (Main Focus: Equipment)

1. Installation & Setup

• Install commercial kitchen equipment (gas & electric).
• Connect equipment to electrical, gas, and water lines.
• Test equipment after installation to ensure proper operation.

2. Maintenance & Servicing

• Perform preventive maintenance on:
• Ovens (convection, combi)
• Fryers
• Grills
• Dishwashers
• Food warmers , cabinets .
• Mixers and food processors
• Clean and inspect burners, heating elements, thermostats, and safety controls.
• Replace worn or damaged components.

3. Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Repair or replace faulty parts such as:
• Heating elements
• Contactors and relays
• Thermostats
• Motors
• Gas valves
• Use diagnostic tools like multimeters and clamp meters.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical and gas safety standards.
• Check for gas leaks and electrical hazards.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain service records and documentation.

General Electricity Knowledge Required

A Kitchen Equipment Technician must understand:

Basic Electrical Concepts

• Voltage, current.
• AC and DC circuits
• Single-phase and three-phase systems
• Power ratings (Watts, Amps, kW)

Electrical Components

• Circuit breakers and fuses
• Contactors and relays
• Capacitors
• Transformers
• Heating elements
• Motors (single & three phase)

Electrical Skills

• Using multimeter for:
• Voltage testing
• Identifying short circuits and overloads
• Basic control circuit troubleshooting

General Knowledge of Refrigeration (Support Skill)

the technician should understand:

Basic Refrigeration Principles

• Refrigeration cycle (compression, condensation, expansion, evaporation)
• Refrigerants and their properties
• Pressure-temperature relationship

Refrigeration Components

• Compressor
• Condenser
• Evaporator
• Expansion valve
• Thermostat

Common Refrigeration Equipment in Kitchens

• Reach-in refrigerators
• Walk-in chillers
• Freezers
• Ice machines

Basic Troubleshooting

• Checking gas pressure
• Identifying refrigerant leaks
• Cleaning condenser coils
• Checking thermostat operation

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Technical Certification in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Commercial Equipment Technology
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair (preferred)
• Qatar Driver's License is mandatory for this role
• Knowledge of gas safety regulations (if working with gas equipment)