Maintenance Technician - Child Nutrition

Technician-Maintenance

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing all gas and electric equipment in all Spring ISD kitchens, including cooking, cleaning, hot/cold holding, refrigerated, and non-refrigerated equipment. Assist in maintaining parts, supplies, equipment, and tools necessary for the successful maintenance of all equipment. Assist in training school staff on necessary preventive and regular maintenance techniques and procedures.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate (HVAC)
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred

• CDL preferred
• Texas State Journeyman Electrical License, preferred
• Five years' previous experience working with food service equipment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Possess knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes to perform all essential functions associated with the maintenance of commercial-grade equipment
• Knowledge of the potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the use of equipment, tools, and supplies required by the job
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with the Child Nutrition Department staff and all other Spring ISD staff
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work tasks to meet deadlines
• Skills in basic mathematical calculations, numerical and clerical type functions
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Skills to communicate effectively, maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and upgrades of all equipment in SISD kitchens

• Installs, maintains, and repairs all gas, electric & refrigerated, and non-refrigerated kitchen equipment at each assigned campus
• Diagnoses problems and makes recommendations for repair, service, and/or replacement of equipment and/or parts
• Maintains the safety of all equipment and makes an immediate determination if a piece of equipment is safe to operate
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections & prepares all assigned tasks to ensure safe, effective, and efficient completion of all job assignments
• Proficient in the use of specialized test equipment and keeps up to date on applicable local, state, and national codes dealing with all aspects of Child Nutrition, and ensures compliance with those codes

• Coordinate with the Supervisor of Maintenance for assistance on the placement and installation of new equipment

• Develop and follow a plan of action to address repairs and/or problems, including necessary equipment, parts, supply lists in addition to a timeline required to complete the work
• Assist and work with additional CN maintenance staff and/or district staff as necessary to complete all work successfully
• Assist to transfer, deliver, load and unload food and/or non-food items as necessary, by use of hand, hand-truck and/or pallet jack, or forklift
• Train school staff on necessary preventive and regular maintenance techniques and procedures to improve life of equipment
• Detect necessary repairs on CN vehicles and equipment utilizing established inspection procedures

Communication

• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, other district personnel, parents, students, and the general public
• Provide outstanding customer service

Documentation and Recordkeeping

• Maintains & complete Work Order Forms on equipment repairs by itemizing cost of parts, Freon, and labor hours
• Maintains an inventory of all equipment/tools in Spring ISD kitchen facilities, vans & the shop area
• Schedule service maintenance on the Child Nutrition van

Emergency Work Schedule

• Responds to emergency call-outs (7 days a week/24 hours a day), as assigned
• Respond to emergency/crisis situations under the authority of the Operations Coordinator
• Assist in removing and transporting equipment, freezer/cooler/dry food items from one campus to another location or campus
• Coordinate holiday and vacation time with the Supervisor of Maintenance to ensure the Child Nutrition Department maintenance needs are covered at all times
• Per all other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform tasks, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking
• Normal mobility of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, neck, back, waist, legs, knees, and ankles
• Ability to work with chemicals and/or various thinners, paints, and glues
• Ability to bend over at the waist and twist the entire trunk from side to side
• Ability to reach above the head and in front of the body at least 24 inches
• Ability to push and pull items up to 150 pounds
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and carry (while walking) 25 pounds for distances up to 20 feet
• Ability to stoop and kneel up to 30 times per 8-hour work shift
• Ability to climb to the next-to-last step on a 14-foot ladder
• Ability to walk at a pace necessary to complete the work schedule assigned
• Ability to grip small hand tools and equipment with enough strength to use them in the manner intended

Working Environment:

• Required to use chemicals in the performance of maintenance and repair.
• Outside work may be required for the necessary repair of equipment
• Work inside with and without air-conditioning, depending on the facility's requirements.
• Work in adverse weather conditions when necessary
• Occasional prolonged or irregular hours

Personal Protective Equipment:

The Maintenance Technician must be trained and prepared to use the following safety equipment: Rubber gloves, safety goggles, vinyl apron, back support belt or any other safety equipment required by the Child Nutrition Department.

Audio/Visual Demands:

• Corrected 20/20 vision.
• Good depth perception.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.

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.