Technician, Maintenance Child Nutrition Department

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing all gas and electric equipment in all Spring ISD kitchens, including cooking, cleaning, hot/cold holding, refrigerated, and non-refrigerated equipment. Assist in maintaining parts, supplies, equipment, and tools necessary for the successful maintenance of all equipment. Assist in training school staff on necessary preventive and regular maintenance techniques and procedures. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration License
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Valid Texas Driver's License
Possess knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes to perform all essential functions associated with the maintenance of commercial-grade equipment
Knowledge of the potential hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the use of equipment, tools, and supplies required by the job
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with the Child Nutrition Department staff and all other Spring ISD staff
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work tasks to meet deadlines
Skills in basic mathematical calculations, numerical, and clerical type functions
Basic computer skills for data entry
Skills to communicate effectively, maintain a positive and professional attitude
Mechanical and electrical aptitude
Ability to perform tasks, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking
Normal mobility of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, neck, back, waist, legs, knees, and ankles
Ability to bend over at the waist and twist the entire trunk from side to side
Ability to reach above the head and in front of the body at least 24 inches
Ability to push and pull items up to 150 pounds
Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and carry (while walking) 25 pounds for distances up to 20 feet
Ability to stoop and kneel up to 30 times pr 8-hour work shift
Ability to climb to next to last step on a 14-foot ladder
Ability to walk at a pace necessary to complete the work schedule assigned
Ability to grip small hand tools and equipment with enough strength to use them in the manner intended
Required to use chemicals in the performance of maintenance and repair.
Corrected 20/20 vision.
Good depth perception.
Ability to distinguish between colors.

Nice To Haves

CDL, preferred
Texas State Journeyman Electrical License, preferred
Five years’ experience working with food service equipment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and upgrades of all equipment in SISD kitchens
Installs, maintains, and repairs all gas, electric & refrigerated, and non-refrigerated kitchen equipment at each assigned campus
Diagnose problems and make recommendations for repair, service, and/or replacement of equipment and/or parts
Maintain the safety of all equipment and make an immediate determination if a piece of equipment is safe to operate
Performs preventive maintenance inspections & prepares all assigned tasks to ensure safe, effective, and efficient completion of all job assignments
Proficient in the use of specialized test equipment and keeps up to date on applicable local, state, and national codes dealing with all aspects of Child Nutrition, and ensures compliance with those codes
Coordinate with the Supervisor of Maintenance for assistance on the placement and installation of new equipment
Develop and follow a plan of action to address repairs and/or problems, including necessary equipment, parts, supply lists, in addition to a timeline required to complete the work
Assist and work with additional CN maintenance staff and/or district staff as necessary to complete all work successfully
Assist in transferring, delivering, loading, and unloading food and/or non-food items as necessary, by use of hand, hand-truck/or pallet jack, or forklift
Train school staff on necessary preventive and regular maintenance techniques and procedures to improve the life of the equipment
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, other district personnel, parents, students, and the general public
Provide outstanding customer service
Maintains & completes Work Order Forms on equipment repairs by itemizing cost of parts, Freon, and labor hours
Maintains an inventory of all equipment/tools in Spring ISD kitchen facilities, vans & the shop area
Schedule service maintenance on the Child Nutrition van
Responds to emergency call-outs (7 days a week/24 hours a day), as assigned
Respond to emergency/crisis situations under the authority of the Operations Coordinator
Assist in removing and transporting equipment, freezer/cooler/dry food items from one campus to another location or campus
Coordinate holiday and vacation time with the Supervisor of Maintenance to ensure the Child Nutrition Department maintenance needs are covered at all times
Per all other duties as assigned