Maintenance Technician – Food Service Equipment Specialist

Maintenance Technician – Food Service Equipment Specialist

Salary:

Grade 5 Step 0

Calendar: 254

The Maintenance Technician – Food Service Equipment Specialist is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing School Nutrition Services (SNS) kitchen equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation across district sites. This position works within the Maintenance Department while supporting the specialized needs of School Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include responding to service calls, performing preventive maintenance, documenting repairs, andassistingwith general maintenance tasks as assigned.

The Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor or designee.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Check and respond to work orders related to School Nutrition Services equipment in a timely manner.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen appliances including ovens, steamers, warmers, mixers, dish machines, coolers, and freezers.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) on SNS equipment andmaintainaccuratePM documentation.
• Monitor refrigeration and freezer systems to ensure proper temperature control and operation.
• Maintain detailed records of all equipment repairs, service calls, and preventive maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with Nutrition Services leadership and kitchen staffregardingequipment conditions and repair timelines.
• Ensure all work is complete din accordance with district safety standards and procedures.
• Assist with district-wide maintenance including basic carpentry, painting, drywall, cabinetry, welding, small building repairs, minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical troubleshooting as needed.
• Inspect facilities and helpestablishwork priorities whenparticipatingin general maintenance activities.
• Maintain district tools, equipment, and service vehicles.
• Assist with monitoring and coordinating work performed by external contractors.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls after hours as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of commercial kitchen equipment repair, including gas, electric, and mechanical systems.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems, including coolers and freezers.
• Troubleshooting techniques specific to food service equipment and cold storage systems.
• Preventive maintenance practices and documentation, including maintaining accurate logs and service records.
• Basic building trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems, and welding.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in maintenance work.

• Diagnose, repair, andmaintainfood service equipment and related systems ina timelyand effective manner.
• Read, understand, and apply technical instructions, manuals, and schematics.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail and safety.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple work orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintainaccuraterecords, reports, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Communicate effectively and provide strong customer service when working with school staff and stakeholders.
• Safelyoperatehand tools, power tools, and district vehicles.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting upto 50 pounds, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
• Work in a variety of environments, including indoor, outdoor, and rooftop settings, and respond to varying work conditions.
• Demonstrate sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to safelyoperateequipment, interpret diagnostics, and complete repairs.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with supervisors, staff, contractors, and school site personnel.

Any equivalent combination of experience and…