Commercial Food Equipment Service Technician in Ottawa

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Job Number: J0926-0157

Job Type: Term Full Time

Department: Campus Services

Job Category: Technician

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/10/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/11/2026

Salary: 67,858.00 - 74,735.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 28/09/2026

Assignment Duration To: 30/09/2027

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 8R

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 28/09/2026

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 Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 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, Campus Services Operations, 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. 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
• Conveyor belt unit
• Chaffing equipment
• Grills and flat tops

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.
• Several recognized factory training seminars, as well as safety procedures and WHMIS training.