Job Description

Overview

DO & CO is seeking a dynamic and energetic Maintenance Technician in New York, dedicated to maintaining high standards in hospitality culinary delights across various business segments, including Airline Catering and International Event Catering.

Responsibilities

  • Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on refrigeration units, evaporator coolers, condensers, and HVAC systems.
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining plumbing fixtures, electrical circuits, mechanical, and sanitation equipment.
  • Overseeing all cooking and production equipment to ensure optimal condition.
  • Documenting repair history and managing equipment inventory through a work order system.
  • Procuring materials, coordinating repair timelines, and managing costs effectively.
  • Adhering to safety protocols when working with electrical equipment.
  • Collaborating with manufacturers and vendors for specialized repair needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • HVAC preferred; Electrical & Plumbing certifications preferred but not required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in refrigeration or kitchen equipment maintenance.
  • Knowledge of refrigeration and electrical requirements.
  • Capable of performing physical tasks such as moving, lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing.
  • Able to work independently or under supervision.
  • Proficient in utilizing laptops and phones for communication.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Open to domestic and international travel if necessary.
  • Ability to work long hours on foot and in varying temperatures.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Pay rate: $28.32 hourly.
  • Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Jamaica, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting comes in about 14% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New York, where the middle half runs $28–$42/hr across 92 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 27% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Jamaica, NY

Jamaica, NY is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 146 other active welding openings from 93 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (21), Cushman & Wakefield (5), and Con Edison (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $42/hr and Brooklyn at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Jamaica, NY

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Maintenance Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.