Job Title: School Nutrition Equipment Technician                                                             Wage/Hour Status: Hourly

Reports to: School Nutrition Lead Technician                                                                   Pay Grade: 9

Dept./School: School Nutrition                                                                                      Date Revised: 5/10/23

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the preventative maintenance, inventory, and repair or installation of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• HVAC certified
• 1-2 years experience in electrical/electronic control systems.
• 1-2 years experience in installing and servicing commercial kitchen equipment.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Interact and communicate with department and other district personnel to maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Valid and current Texas Driver’s License-Class C.
• Working towards Texas Association of School Nutrition Level V Certification.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• On-call 24/7 for emergency needs related to School Nutrition kitchens or equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and monitors new equipment projects.
• Assists with a preventative maintenance schedule for all kitchen equipment.
• Assists with the bi-annual inventory of all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records and prepare reports.
• Maintains storage warehouse and service truck with the material necessary to keep kitchens operating properly.
• Willingness to cooperate with and assist maintenance department personnel as needed for kitchen repairs.
• Ability to prioritize and complete work requests in a timely manner. Highly self-motivated.
• Maintains an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Reacts positively to constructive criticism and suggestions.
• Works independently or collaboratively with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Demonstrates good safety habits and response to emergency situations.
• Exercises sound judgment in decision-making.
• Organizes conflicting work priorities while coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and ability to adapt to new ideas and situations.
• Performs multiple, highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Possesses computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Working Conditions:

Mental Conditions/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling;

moderate lifting and carrying; some stooping, bending, and kneeling; frequent exposure to extreme

hot and cold temperatures. The School Nutrition Warehouse is a cold storage facility with temperatures ranging from -19 to 70 degrees.

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.  I have read, understand, and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.