Food Service Equipment Technician

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Equipment Technician

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Days and benefits will be specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license required
• Universal EPA Certification for refrigerants
• Five or more years experience in the commercial food service (kitchen) equipment and refrigeration maintenance field
• Knowledge of commercial food service (kitchen) equipment repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques 
• Knowledge of the operation of electrical control systems 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material 
• Ability to operate a computer and assigned software 
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations 
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems 
• Ability to use hand and power tools

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems. 
• Install new food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment and systems when required. 
• Relocate and expand existing food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems as required. 
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring. 
• Fabricate, assemble, and install electrical wiring, controls and piping according to specifications and code. 
• Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to wiring schematics.
• Maintain refrigerant dispensing records to meet federal requirements. 
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment, including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils. 
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning on all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment as needed. 
• Receive and complete work orders. 
• Detects needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures. 
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting.

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