School Nutrition Equipment Technician Trainee

School Nutrition Equipment Technician Trainee Catawba County Schools School Nutrition Department - Newton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5543037
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Feb 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE:
School Nutrition Equipment Technician Trainee
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
BENEFITS STATUS:
Full-Time, 12 Months
SALARY RANGE (Hourly): $17.31-$17.58

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position will work with a mentor to gain experience repairing various types of kitchen appliances and equipment. Additionally, there are clerical duties involved with this position which include quoting materials, writing and awarding RFPs, fixed asset transfers, equipment replacement plans, and other duties as assigned. The employee in this position must obtain a CDL Class B license within the first 6 months of hire and maintain this license throughout the tenure of their employment in this position.

The ideal employee will communicate effectively, willing to learn on the job, be a team player by filling in for others, when necessary, possess basic computer skills and have a positive attitude. Additionally, this employee is expected to grow into the position by working on kitchen appliances and equipment independently, obtain their refrigeration certification and CFESA certification within two years from hire.

The employee must obtain a refrigeration certification and obtain a CFESA certification. All certifications are expected to be obtained within two years of hire. The School Nutrition department will pay for certifications applicable to this position.

The job duties listed below are expected during the mentoring process and independently after the employee has worked with a mentor and obtained their certifications. Employee must prove they are able to repair, service, provide preventative maintenance, and repair commercial cooking equipment. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

• Repairs, services and provides preventative maintenance on all commercial equipment.
• Examples of commercial equipment are listed below, yet are not all encompassing.

• convection and combi ovens
• warming cabinets
• heated pass through
• deep fryers, serving lines
• braising pans
• dish machines
• ice machines
• mixers
• slicers and dough equipment.

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs commercial cooking kitchen equipment
• Ability to repair refrigeration, preferred.
• Completes service requests accurately and timely.
• Ensures required parts are on truck and in stock.
• Follows CCS service vehicle guidelines at all times.
• Position is on-call for emergencies

• Ability to learn job with hands on approach from mentor
• Ability to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot: electrical, installation, and mechanical background is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional communication skills
• Knowledge of google suite, or willingness to learn
• Ability to write quotes and requisitions for purchases while following the DPI and procurement plan.
• Ability to work with Operations Supervisor on fixed assets
• Ability to build strong working relationships with other school-based departments
• Must obtain a CDL Class B license within the first six months of hire and be the back-up delivery driver when the warehouseman is absent.
• Must be willing to help the warehousemen with larger than normal delivery loads.
• Works with Warehouseman to clean fans, floors, and completes preventative maintenance over the summer.
• Skills to properly use a variety of tools and equipment necessary for performing work assignments.
• Ability to interpret and…