School Nutrition Technician Lead-Equipment Mechanic

SCHOOL NUTRITION TECHNICIAN LEAD-EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Ector County Independent School District SCHOOL NUTRITION - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5888851
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: School Nutrition Technician Lead-Equipment Mechanic Wage/Hour Status: Hourly

Reports to: School Nutrition Coordinator Pay Grade: 10

Dept./School: School Nutrition Date Revised: 8/17/26

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Purpose:

Serve as the lead technician for the School Nutrition Department with primary responsibility for the inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliable operation of walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and related refrigeration systems at all district campuses and School Nutrition facilities. Provide technical leadership and support for the maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment to ensure School Nutrition operations remain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted.

• Education/Certification:
• Current HVAC certification required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Refrigeration/HVAC training and demonstrated knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems.
• 1-2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and/or electronic control systems.
• 1-2 years of experience installing and servicing commercial food service equipment preferred.
• Valid and current Texas Driver’s License – Class C
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification.
• Working towards Texas Association of School Nutrition Level V Certification.

• Serve as the primary School Nutrition technician responsible for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers at all district campuses and facilities.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and coordinate repairs of walk-in cooler and freezer systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for district walk-in refrigeration equipment, including routine inspections and documentation of equipment condition.
• Respond promptly to refrigeration failures and temperature-related emergencies to minimize food loss and disruption to meal service.
• Monitor recurring refrigeration issues and recommend repair, replacement, or equipment improvement when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate service records for walk-in coolers, freezers, refrigeration systems, and other assigned equipment.
• Ensure refrigeration and HVAC-related work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Supervise, instruct, and train other School Nutrition equipment technicians, including providing technical guidance on refrigeration and equipment repairs.
• Assist with troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial kitchen equipment as needed.
• Install, maintain, and monitor new equipment projects.
• Manage and coordinate the preventative maintenance schedule for School Nutrition kitchen equipment.
• Conduct a bi-annual inventory of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare reports regarding equipment condition, repairs, preventative maintenance, and completed work.
• Maintain appropriate parts, tools, and materials in the warehouse and assigned service vehicle necessary to support refrigeration and kitchen equipment repairs.
• Maintain an inventory of critical refrigeration parts and supplies to minimize equipment downtime.
• Coordinate with the district Maintenance Department and outside service providers when repairs require additional support or specialized services.
• Prioritize and complete work requests based on operational…