Kitchen Equipment Technician- Second Shift

Plano ISD Foodservice Equipment Maintenance Technician

Perform planned maintenance on all kitchen equipment throughout the district. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all kitchen equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
• Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 (EPA)Universal Refrigerant Certification (required)
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record that is insurable by Plano ISD's insurance carrier
• Six hours of professional development annually to meet USDA Professional Standards

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate well and deal with all people in a courteous and positive manner
• One or two years' experience of repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical food service equipment (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install, repair and maintain food service equipment at various Plano ISD foodservice facilities
• Perform repairs and planned maintenance. Initiate work orders for repairs on booster heaters, water heaters and all kitchen equipment
• Accurately estimate amount of materials and parts needed for work order completion
• Change or clean air filters, maintain motor drive belts, grease motors and bearings as needed, clean condenser and evaporator coils, check and service kitchen equipment water filtration systems
• Follow an established planned maintenance rotation for replacement of all equipment filters
• Complete required documentation to include work orders, material requisitions and other related documents
• Communicate effectively with district personnel during all phases of necessary requirements to complete each work order or project
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and upkeep including tools and materials inventory
• Work with cafeteria managers and food service staff to ensure proper kitchen equipment operation
• Lift and move heavy foodservice equipment and/or equipment parts
• Detect and report necessary equipment repairs. Proactive in approach to maintain foodservice equipment
• Perform plumbing and electrical needs
• Inspect all job assignments upon completion to ensure desired results are achieved; clean areas after project completion
• Operate a vehicle to travel to various Plano ISD facilities throughout workday
• Take after hour calls and work extended hours; required to be on-call on an on-call rotation
• Develop and follow safety rules and procedures as well as assume the responsibility that others follow these rules
• Maintain standards of personal appearance and hygiene according to district/ department policies and procedures
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
• Follow attendance guideline as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Test equipment such as meters, manifold gauges and temperature recording devices; uses plumbing tools, hand tools, power tools, refrigeration tools, thermometers, chemicals, oils and high pressure sprayers, ladders, hoists, laptop computer and Smart phone; operate Plano ISD's vehicle

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: This job will require walking, bending, standing and sitting; possible lifting and carrying of 15-75 pounds; work may be inside or outside with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust and various materials and / or chemicals; work may require exposure to uneven or slippery surfaces, work on ladders and exposure to noise; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements

Environmental Factors: Ability to work inside or outside with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust and various materials and /or chemicals; may work under conditions of inclement weather, frequently exposed to electrical current, high voltage, chemicals and oils; work may require exposure to uneven or slippery surfaces and exposure to noise