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

Reports to: Assistant Director, Business Operations                                                          Pay Grade: 9

Dept./School: School Nutrition                                                                                       Date Revised: 12/17/24

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid, current Texas Driver’s license.
• Working toward HVAC certification.
• 1-2 years experience in electrical/electronic control systems preferred.
• 1-2 years experience installing and servicing commercial kitchen equipment preferred.

• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Works independently or collaboratively with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Demonstrates good safety habits and response to emergency situations.
• 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 needing upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions periodically.
• Possesses computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and grooming.
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

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. Must be able to lift 25-5o pounds without restriction. 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.