Appliance Master - Child Nutrition

Child Nutrition Appliance Master-Child Nutrition Department

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Information specific to this position: Scheduled days/hours – Monday‑Friday, 6:30 AM‑3:00 PM.

• Pay Range: $23.45 – $26.26 (min – 12% above min)/hr

Hours/day: 8

Work calendar days: 260

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Responsible for all aspects of installing, maintaining, and repairing food service and district equipment throughout the district. The position completes installation, repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of all common commercial kitchen equipment and systems per manufacturer and state requirements. This position will also manage project workflow, follow SOPs, maintain accurate records, maintain budget parameters, seek process improvements, provide kitchen staff training, and work positively with other district trades and contractors as required.

Supports all kitchen, Child Nutrition office, and warehouse staff in other projects and tasks as assigned.

• Repair, maintain, and replace commercial food and department equipment, including ice machines, dishwashers, convection ovens, reach‑in warmers and coolers, steamers, serving lines, carts, faucets, walk‑in coolers/freezers, boilers, exhaust hoods, milk coolers and other equipment. Assemble, move, and repair random kitchen and department items, i.e., carts, racks, and other various items. Maintain equipment, supplies, vehicle, and work areas in clean, neat, and safe condition.
  
  Attend equipment training and updates when needed or requested by Director or Designee.
• Perform, schedule, manage, and coordinate corrective maintenance. Diagnose problems and/or failures in equipment. Identify and correct safety hazards. Collaborate with Director or designees on specific procedures and recordkeeping for food services equipment, complete work orders promptly, and maintain a daily work log.
• Coordinate, implement and execute a preventative maintenance program for all department equipment; maintain and audit work order system for equipment repairs to include parts and labor. Schedule, manage, coordinate, and inspect work done by contractors working within the district as approved.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities. Maintain records of all expenses. Work with vendors to ensure quality service, competitive pricing, and timely completion of work. Support and execute manufacturer warranties. Complete state‑required inspections and communicate repair status to department supervisors and director.
• Update department supervisors, kitchen staff, and director regarding procedures and/or status of work orders and assigned tasks. Take appropriate action and comply with all district, department, health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the availability of necessary pre‑approved equipment and supply materials, maintain pre‑approved product stock, and update inventory of replacement parts daily.
• Coordinate with the Child Nutrition Director in budgeting and expenditure planning for the Child Nutrition department. Research pricing on materials and equipment replacement costs as needed. Provide support on bid specifications and district contracts as needed. D 2% 62311 – Child Nutrition Appliance Master.
• Ability to be on‑call 24 hours a day for after‑hour electrical and fire alarm emergencies. Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather, or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Train kitchen staff in the proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment as well as adhering to all safety procedures. Create and update SOPs for department equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or completion of G.E.D.
• Experience in commercial appliance and refrigeration maintenance and installation preferred, but not required.
• EPA 608 Refrigerant Certified or willing to get certified.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must meet District driver insurability requirements.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Primary and Secondary Education

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