Kitchen Equipment Repair Lead
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Appliance Repair Tech, Installation Technician
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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Granite School District- Date Posted:
10/2/2026 - Location:
Maintenance Department - Date Available:
As soon as possible - Closing Date:
10/09/2026
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Richard Bennett, Foreman, at or email rbennett2
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function.
Job Summary
The Kitchen Equipment Repair Lead oversees daily repair, maintenance, and service needs for commercial food service equipment and facilities across the district. This role coordinates repair schedules, troubleshoots complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and digital/smart kitchen systems, prioritizes emergency service requests, and ensures district kitchens remain safe, fully operational, energy-efficient, and compliant with health codes and district standards. The Kitchen Equipment Repair Lead guides repair staff, collaborates with kitchen managers, administrators, and vendors, maintains accurate digital records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and ensures repairs are executed efficiently with minimal disruption to child nutrition programs.
Essential Functions
Technical Leadership & Operations
Leads and coordinates daily kitchen equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and emergency service activities.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs advanced commercial kitchen equipment, including combi-ovens, ranges, steamers, blast chillers, walk-in refrigerators/freezers, commercial dishwashers, food processors, and digital control systems.
Prioritizes, assigns, and responds to service requests using the district work order management platform to minimize disruption to school breakfast and lunch operations.
Develops, implements, and monitors automated preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for refrigeration, HVAC/exhaust hoods, and cooking equipment to prolong asset lifespan and optimize energy efficiency.
Assists with the installation, removal, retrofitting, and commissioning of new commercial kitchen equipment.
Operates district service vehicles, specialized tools, diagnostic devices, and recovery equipment safely and responsibly.
Responds to emergency repair calls during and outside regular operating hours as assigned.
Team Supervision & Communication
Assigns, monitors, and reviews work completed by kitchen equipment repair technicians and trade staff.
Provides technical guidance, safety coaching, and trade training to maintenance personnel.
Communicates proactively with kitchen managers, nutrition supervisors, vendors, and district administrators regarding repair timelines, parts availability, and equipment operational status.
Safety, Compliance & Facility Inspections
Ensures all repair, maintenance, and installation work strictly complies with local/national building codes, EPA regulations, OSHA standards, food safety guidelines, manufacturer specifications, and district policies.
Inspects kitchen facilities to identify systemic repair needs, safety hazards, ADA compliance gaps, and capital replacement recommendations.
Maintains accurate digital records of work orders, parts inventory, EPA refrigerant recovery logs, warranty details, and completed inspections.
Orders, tracks, and manages critical spare parts, specialized diagnostics tools, and repair materials following district procurement policies.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial food service equipment, including mechanical, gas, electrical, electronic, plumbing, steam, and refrigeration systems.
Knowledge of modern smart kitchen technology, digital telemetry controls, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and networked kitchen diagnostics.
Knowledge of advanced refrigeration troubleshooting and EPA…
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