Appliance Repair Technician II - Child Nutrition Services (CNS)

Fort Worth Independent School District•Fort Worth, TX

58d

About The Position

Installs, repairs, or replaces all commercial kitchen appliances throughout the District, such as ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines; responsible for commercial kitchen appliances in throughout Child Nutrition Services (CNS) including campus kitchens.

Requirements

Knowledge of best practices, standard methods, materials, and tools used in the repair of commercial kitchen appliances, equipment, and tools.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes.
Skill in estimating and calculating amount of materials needed, and tracking inventory.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, service manuals, wiring diagram schematics, and other written material relating to installation and repairs.
Ability to write and prepare work descriptions, notes, instructions, and basic reports.
Ability to find and correct defects in electrical commercial kitchen appliances; ability to read electrical wiring diagrams to repair or maintain appliances.
Ability to use software to for basic computing and communicating.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
Clear and valid Texas Driver's License required
Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required
2-5 years' related experience repairing/replacing/installing commercial kitchen appliances (HVAC Refrigeration is considered an appliance).

Nice To Haves

EPA Certified Service Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Services and repairs walk-in and reach-in freezers, refrigerators, ice machines, and other refrigeration equipment.
Replaces compressors, condensers, evaporators, fan motors, and other electrical components typically found in commercial kitchen equipment.
Installs, repairs, and replaces dish machines, ovens, steam tables, warming cabinets, and garbage disposals; as well as heating elements, light bulbs, door handles, hinges, water solenoid valves, and any components.
Assists in the installation of convection and steamer ovens; replaces elements and electrical components in boiler section and steam chamber.
Replaces boiler when necessary.
Repairs and replaces steam jacketed kettles and washing machines (including pumps, timers, belts, tubs, and transmissions).
Locates and stops gas leaks; replaces burners and pilot assemblies.
Maintains inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition.
Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.