Maintenance Kitchen Technician

Maintenance Kitchen Technician

The Maintenance Kitchen Technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and inspection of commercial kitchen equipment throughout the Rio Rancho Public Schools Student Nutrition Services Department. The position ensures cafeteria equipment remains safe, operational, energy efficient, and compliant with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Trade school or vocational training in refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience servicing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
• Minimum of two (2) years as either:
• Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG License), or
• Journeyman Refrigeration (JR License).
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• EPA Clean Air Act Section 608 Certification.
• HVAC Technician Certification.
• OSHA Safety and Health Certification.
• Forklift Certification.
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to perform work that complies with all applicable electrical codes and safety standards.

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge and experience in:

• Commercial kitchen equipment maintenance and repair.
• Preventive maintenance programs.
• Mechanical troubleshooting.

• Commercial refrigeration systems.
• Refrigerants including:
• R-22
• R-404A
• R-134A
• Walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Residential refrigeration systems.

• 120V, 208V single-phase systems.
• Three-phase electrical systems.
• 460V electrical systems.
• Solid-state controls.
• Electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting.

• Water supply systems.
• Valves.
• Piping.
• Circulating pumps.
• Pressure relief valves.

• Knowledge of applicable building, health, fire, and food service codes.
• Ability to prepare scopes of work.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors.
• Read blueprints, construction drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Estimate labor and material costs.
• Serve as a technical resource and equipment inspector.

The Maintenance Kitchen Technician shall:

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on all commercial kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and restore equipment to operation in a timely manner.
• Perform seasonal shutdown and startup of kitchen equipment to improve energy efficiency.
• Service and repair:
• Walk-in refrigerators
• Walk-in freezers
• Milk coolers
• Commercial ovens
• Pizza ovens
• Commercial ranges and stoves
• Booster heaters
• Fryers
• Steamers
• Warmers
• Dish machines
• Service small kitchen equipment including:
• Meat slicers
• Mixers
• Microwaves
• Toaster ovens
• Refrigerators

Maintain commercial dish machines including:

• Wash systems
• Conveyor systems
• Operating temperatures
• Water pressures
• Descaling
• Spray systems
• Garbage disposers

• Clean and sanitize ice machines.
• Maintain production and harvest cycles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs.

• Maintain kitchen exhaust systems.
• Replace belts and filters as needed.
• Coordinate hood cleaning services.
• Clean kitchen ventilation systems.

• De-ice refrigerators and freezers.
• Set up and monitor refrigerator/freezer alarm systems.
• Maintain walk-in refrigeration equipment.

Coordinate inspections and service for:

• Kitchen hood fire suppression systems.
• Food truck suppression systems.
• Grease trap cleaning and inspections.
• Fire Marshal compliance requirements.

Schedule and oversee contractors for:

• Hood cleaning.
• Fire suppression inspections.
• Chemical dispensing systems.
• Specialized equipment requiring licensed contractors.
• Equipment beyond technician licensure.

• Enter, update, complete, and close all Student Nutrition Services work orders using the Brightly Work Order Management System.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Document repairs and preventive maintenance activities.

• Work closely with other Maintenance Kitchen Technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist…