Child Nutrition Maintenance Specialist

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Work Year Days

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision, maintain, repair, and install kitchen and refrigeration equipment throughout the District. Provide support to the Child Nutrition Department by maintaining and providing for the safe condition and operation of all kitchen equipment in District Child Nutrition facilities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:High School diploma or GEDRefrigeration handling certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employmentClear and valid Texas driver’s license

 Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of refrigeration repairs, maintenance, and installation techniquesKnowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniquesKnowledge of electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motorsAbility to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference materialAbility to perform mathematical calculationsAbility to use software to receive and complete work orders, monitor refrigeration temperatures and communicate with team membersAbility to diagnose and resolve problemsAbility to use hand and power tools

Experience:Minimum of 2 years of general maintenance experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Maintenance and Repair:Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of institutional kitchen equipment.

Repair, replace, or calibrate controls.Install kitchen equipment including motors, compressors, and controls according to schematics, relocating as needed.Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all kitchen equipment.Receive and complete work orders.

Select materials and hardware, make time and materials cost estimates, and maintain accurate records on material and labor used.Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials including maintaining records to meet federal requirements.Respond to emergency calls as needed.Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.

Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Flexible to work on-call to address emergencies that occur during non-business hours as needed.

Comply with Frisco ISD and Child Nutrition Employee Handbooks.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.  Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.  Heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted on a daily basis.  Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; may work on rooftops; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular and prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel .  Maintain emotional control under stress .Tools/Equipment Used: Electrical measuring and testing equipment; refrigeration equipment,; welding equipment; hand tools; power tools; light truck or van.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.                                                                                                                  The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.