Food Services Craftsman III

Perform advanced skilled work in the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of food service equipment in school buildings and facilities.

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
• Assist supervisor in leadership and management functions in the shop.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Manage the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Assist in writing specifications and reviewing plans.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Manage communication with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Train and assess job performance of shop personnel.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coordinate warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

DUTIES ASSIGNED TO SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain food service equipment and advise when new equipment is needed.
• Recycle equipment to extend duration of equipment.
• Troubleshoot electric and electronic control circuits.
• Repair or replace switches, electric motors, pumps and/or other defective components in commercial and residential food service equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot kitchen fire suppression and ventilation systems.
• Perform plumbing, (flammable) gas equipment, and steam equipment repairs.
• Install and service various types of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: food processors, ovens, deep fryers, booster heater, heat lamps, garbage disposals, bakery equipment, grinders, grills, slicers, mixers, steamers, dishwashers, ranges, clothes washers and dryers.
• Respond to emergency calls associated with related equipment.

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associate with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safe precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions;

demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program. Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the trade. CFC Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc.

and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may…