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Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

hisd
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Location: Food Services Administration 

Department: Nutri Service Maint - Schools TL C 

Area:North 

Contract Months:12 

Salary Range: $38,688.00  $63,856.00 

Academic Year: 26-27 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing repairs, maintenance and installation of commercial kitchen equipment throughout the district.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all types of commercial kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens, steamers, mixers, warming cabinets and steamtables.
2.     Performs preventative maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment and physical structures as required. Lubricate, repair and/or replace worn parts, valves, meters, belts, bearings, gears, pumps, compressors and etcetera.  Executes calibrations, cleanings, and painting as needed.
3.    Disconnect, remove, install, reconnect, and initiate startup of commercial kitchen equipment as needed. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

3.     May work with other crafts to complete repairs needed in regard to general renovations. 
4.     Works with construction materials as needed for general repairs. 
5.     Keeps daily records of materials used, assures all logs, records of operations, and repairs are documented daily; including work orders, parts logs, inventory and safety procedures; detects and reports repair and maintenance problems to supervisor. 
6.     Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver), Power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely.  There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. 

Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and co-workers in own department.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Follows through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints. Forwards difficult and nonroutine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.

Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.

 

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. 

Salary : $38,688 - $63,856

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