in Pulaski - Little Rock County, AR
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Associate's degree preferred in a related field from a college or university
- MUST have High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in the maintenance, installation, and repair of institutional food service equipment
- Must have EPA G08 Certificates Types I, II, III, and/or Universal required or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Demonstrated ability in effective written and oral communication skills and in solving problems related to equipment maintenance
- Must be computer literate and able to perform all related functions necessary to maintain records and financial accountability
- Must have a valid drivers license-NO conviction for careless or reckless driving, or DWI in the last 5 years
- Must be physically able to lift heavy loads and stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job and possess the ability to work in all environmental conditions to perform common functions and duties
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug test and background screening
- Acts professional and treats all child nutrition and school staff with respect
- Applicants should be prepared to show evidence of these qualifications in an initial screening interview
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determines in cooperation with the Child Nutrition Director, the priorities of equipment maintenance requests and equipment needs. Coordinates with assigned supervisor and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
- Performs general duties: Changes filters in vent outlets and cleans casings; performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs; prepares reports showing date of inspection, repairs made, and cost of material; maintains complex set of tools; inventories supplies, and notifies supervisor of material needed; cleans and maintains work area.
- Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in systems repair and/or replacement needs. Repairs Child Nutrition equipment to serviceable condition for efficient operation.
- Installs and/or moves equipment as required by department for replacement and renovation purposes. Maintains fixed assets log.
- Procures parts and materials according to district policy and department regulations, and supervisor's instruction.
- Responsible for startup and shutdown of equipment in a timely manner at the opening and closing of a school year.
- Adheres to preventative maintenance schedule on major equipment in each operation location within the district.
- Schedules workload to ensure that equipment is repaired in a timely manner to prevent disruption of normal food service operations. This may include evening and weekend duty. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours.
- Maintains vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training seminars, as assigned, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Provides training to child nutrition personnel for minor equipment adjustments and maintenance.
- Complies with safety and sanitation standards for Child Nutrition food service operations
- Ensure security of kitchens, equipment and tools. Safeguards against improper use of district-owned equipment, resources, keys, and security codes.
- Maintains shop area; keeping it clean and organized.
- Works in cooperation with Maintenance and Operation Department in coordination of electrical, plumbing, and construction requirements to meet minimum codes and district requirements.
- Monitors, in rotation with other staff, the temperature of walk-in and reach-in units - outside of normal work hours and when schools are closed for breaks. Must be available (if needed) to move food when on call.
- Other duties as assigned.
