Nutrition Services Equipment Mechanic

Job Title

To perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of large commercial school and nutrition center food processing, preparation, cooking, handling, storage and related equipment and appliances and to troubleshoot and make routine repairs to Nutrition Center systems and facilities.

Essential Job Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and services all types of commercial large quantity food handling, preparation, packaging, storage equipment and ancillary plumbing, electrical, electronic, heating and refrigeration systems.
• Installs, replaces and repairs valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, belts, fuses, controls, thermostats, switches, gauges, tubing, wiring, pipes, compressors, and control panels.
• Makes repairs to steam pressure vessels, boilers and chillers.
• Repairs and services conveyor systems.
• Inspects and tests equipment and systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Utilizes a variety of power equipment, test equipment and hand tools in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Implements an approved program of preventive maintenance.
• Travels to school sites to inspect, diagnose and make repairs to appliances, refrigeration units, freezing units and related equipment, as assigned.
• Estimates time and material costs to complete assigned tasks.
• Works with, learns from and monitors the work of vendors performing service contract and warranty work.
• Maintains records of material, time and history of equipment service and repair.
• May direct the work of an assistant.
• Requisitions, orders and stores parts and materials.
• Performs varied repairs of a routine nature involving the Nutrition Center facility.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of two years journey-level experience performing electrical/electronics, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration systems, heating and cooling systems, and pressurized steam system maintenance and repair of large commercial, industrial or institutional equipment. -AND- High school graduation or the equivalent.

An appropriate, valid California driver's license*. Universal Certification issued by an EPA-approved agency, to recover refrigerants during the maintenance, service, or repair of small appliances, high pressure equipment and low pressure equipment, provided by the District within 60-days of appointment.

*Must be presented upon offer of employment and maintained throughout employment in this position.

Additional Information

Only online applications are accepted via .

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 43A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.