Food Service Equipment Technician - M&O (2024-2025)

Minimum Salary:  $54,500/Days: 250

Primary Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, maintain, repair, and install food service (kitchen) related equipment as required throughout the district and other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the Maintenance Department. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all food service (kitchen) systems in district facilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Refrigeration preferred but not required

Valid Texas driver’s license

Universal EPA Certification for refrigerants

Pass a pre-employment drug screening

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of commercial food service (kitchen) equipment repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques

Knowledge in the operation of electrical control systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material

Ability to operate a computer and assigned software

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Ability to use hand and power tools

Experience:

Five or more years of experience in the commercial food service (kitchen) equipment and refrigeration maintenance field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems.

2. Install new food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment and systems when required.

3. Relocate and expand existing food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems as required.

4. Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.

5. Fabricate, assemble, and install electrical wiring, controls and piping according to specifications and code.

6. Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.

7. Maintain freon dispensing records to meet federal requirements.

8. Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment, including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils.

9. Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning on all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment as needed.

10. Assist energy manager to complete energy conservation surveys to realize most efficient, cost-effective use of food service (kitchen) and refrigeration energy.

11. Receive and complete work orders.

12. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.

13. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.

14. Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.

15. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.

16. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.

17. Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.

18. Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Safety

19. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.

20. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

21. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.

22. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including but not limited to lifting, climbing, etc.

23. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

24. The Supervisor or his/her designee may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used: Meter, gage, welding equipment, ladder, hoist, hand and power tools, pipe bender, propane torch. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting, carrying and climbing ladders. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent districtwide travel.

Salary : $54,500