Kitchen Service Technician

Rogers School District•Rogers, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Service Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial food service equipment across 23 K-12 school kitchen facilities. This role ensures that all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with health and safety standards to support uninterrupted meal service for students and staff. Candidates with any level of experience are encouraged to apply — on-the-job training will be provided as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, electrical and mechanical codes, blueprints, schematics and written reference material
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems involving several variables and in standardized situations
Must be comfortable working at heights in excess of 10 feet
Be able to use necessary equipment such as a multi-meter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, refrigeration gauges and testing equipment; soldering iron; wire puller; pipe bender and threader; hand and power tools (saw, drill, etc.); trencher; jackhammer; concrete saw; ladder

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training in appliance repair, HVAC, or a related field with knowledge in local, state and national electrical and mechanical codes as well as knowledge of refrigeration piping and wiring and operation principals of HVAC/R equipment
A valid Arkansas, HVAC/R Class B or higher classification license
Experience with commercial kitchen equipment maintenance or repair

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, steamers, fryers, dishwashers, refrigeration units, and warming equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and gas malfunctions in food service equipment
Respond to service requests at school sites in a timely manner to minimize disruption to meal programs
Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment to identify potential issues before they cause failures
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repair work, and parts used
Coordinate with kitchen managers and Child Nutrition staff to schedule maintenance during non-service hours
Order, track, and manage spare parts and equipment inventory
Ensure all equipment meets local health code, fire code, and safety regulations
Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment as needed
Respond to emergency calls as needed
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately