Food Service Equipment Specialist

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202600309S Title Food Service Equipment Specialist FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category Skilled Craft Department Facilities Management - Facilities Services Division Division of Finance and Operations Open Date 10/05/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Technical vocational training related to job duties would be desirable. Five years' experience working on industrial/professional food service equipment and industrial appliances or experience in a related eld. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

To provide skilled work at the journeyperson level involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of the various pieces of industrial/professional food service equipment and appliances in all food, beverage, or like kind area that is owned or operated by Sam Houston State University.

Primary Responsibilities

Installs, evaluates and performs preventative maintenance of industrial grade appliances, food service equipment and service areas; including but not limited to: motors, conveyors, coffee makers, dishwashers, grills, stoves, grease traps and various other appliances or attributes related to service areas. Troubleshoots equipment, appliances, or services areas and evaluates condition, schedules contract work/repairs if needed. Troubleshoots, replaces and repairs assigned equipment, appliances, grease traps, or service areas including but not limited to low voltage control circuits and systems, other controls, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) coolers, refrigerators, stoves, grills, ovens, mixers, freezers, vent hoods and other food preparation devices. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to electrical switches, plugs, and light fixtures, carpentry, plumbing, electronic and HVAC equipment. Performs plumbing work to include unclogging drains, hoses, HVAC drains, cleaning drain screens and installing plumbing equipment. Checks equipment and takes care of general emergencies. Estimates small projects, interfaces with customers on campus, vendors, and other university/Aramark staff and will become specialized in a craft. Performs computer and administrative duties to include training, time entry, and work documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Must be familiar with all types of electrical, gas, and refrigeration equipment used in the culinary profession. Ability to use the tools of the trade in which the work is to be performed. Must be able to maintain professional working relations and provide customer service to all customers. Working conditions are considered fair, but involve more than average exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as dust, chemicals, fumes, wet, etc. Will be required to be locally available for on call 24 hours a day, seven days per week on a rotational basis for emergencies as needed by the department.

Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University's insurance carrier is required. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48846

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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