Maintenance Tech

Technician-MaintenanceThe 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.QualificationsRequired:High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutionTexas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate (HVAC)Valid Texas Driver's LicensePreferredCDL preferredTexas State Journeyman Electrical License, preferredFive years' previous experience working with food service equipmentSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Possess knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes to perform all essential functions associated with the maintenance of commercial-grade equipmentKnowledge of the potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the use of equipment, tools, and supplies required by the jobAbility to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to maintain good interpersonal relationships with the Child Nutrition Department staff and all other Spring ISD staffStrong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work tasks to meet deadlinesSkills in basic mathematical calculations, numerical and clerical type functionsBasic computer skills for data entrySkills to communicate effectively, maintain a positive and professional attitudeMechanical and electrical aptitudeMajor Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for the repair, maintenance, and upgrades of all equipment in SISD kitchensInstalls, maintains, and repairs all gas, electric & refrigerated, and non-refrigerated kitchen equipment at each assigned campusDiagnoses problems and makes recommendations for repair, service, and/or replacement of equipment and/or partsMaintains the safety of all equipment and makes an immediate determination if a piece of equipment is safe to operatePerforms preventive maintenance inspections & prepares all assigned tasks to ensure safe, effective, and efficient completion of all job assignmentsProficient 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 codesCoordinate with the Supervisor of Maintenance for assistance on the placement and installation of new equipmentDevelop 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 workAssist and work with additional CN maintenance staff and/or district staff as necessary to complete all work successfullyAssist 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 forkliftTrain school staff on necessary preventive and regular maintenance techniques and procedures to improve life of equipmentDetect necessary repairs on CN vehicles and equipment utilizing established inspection proceduresCommunicationMaintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, other district personnel, parents, students, and the general publicProvide outstanding customer serviceDocumentation and RecordkeepingMaintains & complete Work Order Forms on equipment repairs by itemizing cost of parts, Freon, and labor hoursMaintains an inventory of all equipment/tools in Spring ISD kitchen facilities, vans & the shop areaSchedule service maintenance on the Child Nutrition vanEmergency Work ScheduleResponds to emergency call-outs (7 days a week/24 hours a day), as assignedRespond to emergency/crisis situations under the authority of the Operations CoordinatorAssist in removing and transporting equipment, freezer/cooler/dry food items from one campus to another location or campusCoordinate holiday and vacation time with the Supervisor of Maintenance to ensure the Child Nutrition Department maintenance needs are covered at all timesPer all other duties as assignedWorking ConditionsEssential Functions:Ability to perform tasks, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walkingNormal mobility of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, neck, back, waist, legs, knees, and anklesAbility to work with chemicals and/or various thinners, paints, and gluesAbility to bend over at the waist and twist the entire trunk from side to sideAbility to reach above the head and in front of the body at least 24 inchesAbility to push and pull items up to 150 poundsAbility to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and carry (while walking) 25 pounds for distances up to 20 feetAbility to stoop and kneel up to 30 times per 8-hour work shiftAbility to climb to the next-to-last step on a 14-foot ladderAbility to walk at a pace necessary to complete the work schedule assignedAbility to grip small hand tools and equipment with enough strength to use them in the manner intendedWorking Environment:Required to use chemicals in the performance of maintenance and repair.Outside work may be required for the necessary repair of equipmentWork inside with and without air-conditioning, depending on the facility's requirements.Work in adverse weather conditions when necessaryOccasional prolonged or irregular hoursPersonal 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.