Equipment Maintenance Technician

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Qualifications: - Minimum of Associate's degree preferred in a related field from a college or university - MUST have High School Diploma or GED - Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in the maintenance, installation, and repair of institutional food service equipment - Must have EPA G08 Certificates Types I, II, III, and/or Universal required or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment - Demonstrated ability in effective written and oral communication skills and in solving problems related to equipment maintenance - Must be computer literate and able to perform all related functions necessary to maintain records and financial accountability - Must have a valid drivers license-NO conviction for careless or reckless driving, or DWI in the last 5 years - Must be physically able to lift heavy loads and stand for long periods of time - Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job and possess the ability to work in all environmental conditions to perform common functions and duties - Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug test and background screening - Acts professional and treats all child nutrition and school staff with respect - Applicants should be prepared to show evidence of these qualifications in an initial screening interview Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Determines in cooperation with the Child Nutrition Director, the priorities of equipment maintenance requests and equipment needs. Coordinates with assigned supervisor and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently. - Performs general duties: Changes filters in vent outlets and cleans casings; performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs; prepares reports showing date of inspection, repairs made, and cost of material; maintains complex set of tools; inventories supplies, and notifies supervisor of material needed; cleans and maintains work area. - Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in systems repair and/or replacement needs. Repairs Child Nutrition equipment to serviceable condition for efficient operation. - Installs and/or moves equipment as required by department for replacement and renovation purposes. Maintains fixed assets log. - Procures parts and materials according to district policy and department regulations, and supervisor's instruction. - Responsible for startup and shutdown of equipment in a timely manner at the opening and closing of a school year. - Adheres to preventative maintenance schedule on major equipment in each operation location within the district. - Schedules workload to ensure that equipment is repaired in a timely manner to prevent disruption of normal food service operations. This may include evening and weekend duty. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours. - Maintains vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition - Participates in meetings, workshops, training seminars, as assigned, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. - Provides training to child nutrition personnel for minor equipment adjustments and maintenance. - Complies with safety and sanitation standards for Child Nutrition food service operations - Ensure security of kitchens, equipment and tools. Safeguards against improper use of district-owned equipment, resources, keys, and security codes. - Maintains shop area; keeping it clean and organized. - Works in cooperation with Maintenance and Operation Department in coordination of lectrical, plumbing, and construction requirements to meet minimum codes and district requirements. - Monitors, in rotation with other staff, the temperature of walk-in and reach-in units - outside of normal work hours and when schools are closed for breaks. Must be available (if needed) to move food when on call. - Other duties as assigned.