Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Responsible for performing repairs, maintenance and installation of commercial kitchen equipment throughout the district. Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all types of commercial kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens, steamers, mixers, warming cabinets and steamtables. 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. Disconnect, remove, install, reconnect, and initiate startup of commercial kitchen equipment as needed. May work with other crafts to complete repairs needed in regard to general renovations. Works with construction materials as needed for general repairs. 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. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED WORK EXPERIENCE 1 to 3 years TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Software Certifications/Licensure Equipment 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 Level 1 -No supervisory 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 Follow 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 non-routine 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. Job Info Job Identification 25333 Posting Date 02/04/2026, 12:00 AM Locations 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston ISD