This position performs a wide-variety of work involving maintenance, repair, and the safe and clean operation of the district's Nutrition Services kitchens including the Central Kitchen and school kitchens as well as Central Kitchen facilities and building systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain the Central Kitchen facility and building systems in a safe, clean, well-ordered manner, keeping all equipment and facilities in excellent food safe operating condition and ensuring fidelity of the design of the building and operating systems as constructed.
• Utilize the district work order system to schedule, prioritize and record work. Account for time spent on projects on a routine basis.
• Meet with Nutrition Services team to plan work other than emergency repairs. Keep supervisor informed of equipment and building status and make recommendations for preventative maintenance or safety issues that may require additional services or purchases.
• Travel to school sites to repair equipment, or troubleshoot. Troubleshoot Central kitchen building system issues and make recommendations for repair. Supervise contracted equipment and Central Kitchen maintenance and repair services.
• Perform minor repairs to warehouse racking system, following design load, anchoring and posted load limitations as designed for original building systems.
• Maintain building heating, ventilation equipment, air conditioning, hoods, and exhaust systems and control systems. Perform preventative maintenance and/or supervise contracted services. Calibrate heating and cooling controls (computerized); adjust heating and cooling systems for proper operation.
• Maintain indoor air quality preventing dust accumulation, microbial, mold, and fungal growth on all Central Kitchen air handling systems.
• Maintain floor non-slip surfaces and or supervise contracted services for repair and maintenance. Perform all repairs, maintenance utilizing manufacturer specifications, preventative maintenance recommendations and use manuals of operation to repair to safe and reliable operation of equipment or building systems.
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of a variety of doors and door hardware including manual and electric doors, entrance/exit exterior and interior electric doors, refrigeration doors and door hardware (including motorized) and overhead coiling/electrically operated dock doors. for proper adjustment and safe working condition
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of Central kitchen refrigeration systems. Utilize skilled contractors for in depth maintenance of rack refrigeration systems.
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of assembly tray line systems, denesters and depositors, rack rotating ovens, blast chillers, transport, warewashing, steamers, motorized steam jacketed kettles, cardboard bailing hydraulic press, and other equipment.
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of cook/chill equipment including: metering air operated filling station, filling/packaging equipment, tumble cook/chill tank, cook/chill hoist rail systems, glycol heat exchanger, steam boiler, air cooled condensing equipment, kettle and tank control panels, and other equipment.
• Monitor and inform utilities of Central Kitchen natural gas systems.
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of rotating equipment for proper gear operations, belt and pulley adjustment, and condition
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of gates and fencing.
• Troubleshoot and repair simple mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems when malfunctions occur.
• Lubricate equipment and change filters and belts on assorted mechanical and air handling equipment and systems in the building and at assigned Food Service sites, using food-safe chemicals and lubricants as required.
• Report safety concerns to appropriate supervisors

• Operate forklift and pallet jack to assist in offloading receiving and placement of deliveries and issuing of goods on an emergency basis.
• Monitor, perform maintenance and/or oversee contracted maintenance of building generator (this keeps our refrigeration going in case of a power outage).
• Maintain Central Kitchen shop equipment including: a variety of metal forming equipment such as brakes, shears, bending and cutting equipment, drill press, mini-mill, Tig/Mig and OxyAcetlyene welding equipment, grinders, buffers and other equipment including small tools. No tools may be borrowed for non-district use.
• Plan and determine supplies and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
• Keep Central Kitchen machine shop organized, well maintained and secure.
• Follow operations and maintenance manuals for equipment repairs.
• Maintain building in cold weather or in power outages and emergencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Journey level experience (certificate not required) in at least one of the following trades: mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and cooling
Experience completing simple electrical repairs on foodservice equipment and minor repairs on Central Kitchen electrical systems
One year of experience welding stainless steel, aluminum, and steel for food-safe applications
One year of experience forming, cutting, and/or bending a variety of sheet metal products
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A history of positive evaluations and good recommendations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years restaurant equipment repair experience or equivalent
One year of experience working on performance logic controls and equipment repairs
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Valid Washington state driver’s license with driving record that meets district requirements
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Must wear district uniform for school and Central Kitchen repairs
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Electric and gas fired commercial heating systems; circulation pumps, valves, and controls; pneumatic, electronic, and direct digital control systems
Wide variety of heating, ventilating, and air conditions systems
Workplace safety
Best practices for machine shop operations
School wide board policies and procedures
ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate ability in a broad range of trades
Demonstrate organizational skills in management of time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner
Demonstrate basic understanding of computer, phone, and e-mail skills
Demonstrate an excellent safety record
Demonstrate the physical stamina and abilities to perform the responsibilities and duties of the job
Work alone with minimal supervision
Pay strict attention to detail
Maintain consistent attendance and positive evaluations
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines according to district standards, complying with district policies and regulations.
Develop and maintain courteous, respectful and positive customer relations with staff, students and service providers
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Use hand and power tools necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities
Demonstrate ability and willingness to participate in job-related training programs for skill development and knowledge enhancement
Complete assigned tasks within established guidelines and timelines with multiple interruptions that can be typical of Central Kitchen operations.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position also requires sitting, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, walking, driving, grasping, holding, cleaning, removing, unlocking, opening, pushing, pulling, hearing, speaking, and writing or keyboarding. Position requires lifting. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis and at least 75 lbs. on an occasional basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires operating dangerous mechanical systems and/or machines, exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, high voltage, inclement weather and varying temperatures. Position may include working up to one hour at a time at temperatures of negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Must be available to work irregular hours in emergencies.
WORK SCHEDULE
At will
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director of Nutrition Services
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
$25.11 on the guest employee salary schedule
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Created June 2022
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific