Kitchen Equipment Technician - Second Shift

Primary Purpose:

•  Perform planned maintenance on all kitchen equipment throughout the district. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all kitchen equipment

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Certification or comparable experience
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record that is insurable by Plano ISD's insurance carrier
• Six hours of professional development annually to meet USDA Professional Standards

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate well and deal with all people in a courteous and positive manner

Experience:

• One or two years’ experience of repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical food service equipment (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install, repair and maintain food service equipment at various Plano ISD foodservice facilities
• Perform repairs and planned maintenance. Initiate work orders for repairs on booster heaters, water heaters and all kitchen equipment
• Accurately estimate amount of materials and parts needed for work order completion
• Change or clean air filters, maintain motor drive belts, grease motors and bearings as needed, clean condenser and evaporator coils, check and service kitchen equipment water filtration systems
• Follow an established planned maintenance rotation for replacement of all equipment filters
• Complete required documentation to include work orders, material requisitions and other related documents
• Communicate effectively with district personnel during all phases of necessary requirements to complete each work order or project
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and upkeep including tools and materials inventory
• Work with cafeteria managers and food service staff to ensure proper kitchen equipment operation
• Lift and move heavy foodservice equipment and/or equipment parts
• Detect and report necessary equipment repairs. Proactive in approach to maintain foodservice equipment
• Perform plumbing and electrical needs
• Inspect all job assignments upon completion to ensure desired results are achieved; clean areas after project completion
• Operate a vehicle to travel to various Plano ISD facilities throughout workday
• Take after hour calls and work extended hours; required to be on-call on an on-call rotation
• Develop and follow safety rules and procedures as well as assume the responsibility that others follow these rules
• Maintain standards of personal appearance and hygiene according to district/ department policies and procedures
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
• Follow attendance guideline as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Test equipment such as meters, manifold gauges and temperature recording devices; uses plumbing tools, hand tools, power tools, refrigeration tools, thermometers, chemicals, oils and high pressure sprayers, ladders, hoists, laptop computer and Smart phone; operate Plano ISD’s vehicle

Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:

• This job will require walking, bending, standing and sitting; possible lifting and carrying of 15-75 pounds; work may be inside or outside with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust and various materials and / or chemicals; work may require exposure to uneven or slippery surfaces, work on ladders and exposure to noise; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements

Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work inside or outside with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust and various materials and /or chemicals; may work under conditions of inclement weather, frequently exposed to electrical current, high voltage, chemicals and oils; work may require exposure to uneven or slippery surfaces and exposure to noise