Kitchen Equipment Mechanic at Garden Grove Unified School District
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Application Deadline
7/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/6/2026
Contact
Jessica Wysocki-Chiang
714-663-6492
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$7,657 per month with one annual step increase to $8,044 per month (25-26 Rate) Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
ABOUT THE JOB: Under direction, performs journey-level plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance work independently on kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, disposals, pumps, motors, steam kettles, ovens, and compressors; installs or relocates equipment; and performs related work as assigned.
JOB DUTIES: Services, repairs, replaces, troubleshoots, and maintains walk-in and reach-in freezers, refrigerators, ice makers, and milk coolers replacing components including motors, Freon, belts, thermometers, thermostats, and adjusts controls to accommodate specific types of Freon being used in any particular appliance; repairs, descales, and maintains dishwashers and electric or gas water and booster heaters; inspects, tests, and performs preventative maintenance on all kitchen equipment to ensure the equipment is working properly; replaces valves, belts, filters, bearings, gears, and motor parts; observes electrical, pressure or vacuum gauges, meters, automatic recording devices, or other indicator lights or devices and adjust controls to ensure efficient operation; maintains, troubleshoots and repairs convection and standard ovens, retherm ovens, steam ovens, industrial mixers, choppers, steam kettles, tilting braisers, steamers, and combi-ovens; installs gas valves, electric fans, thermocouples, pilot lights, and door springs; repairs and maintains heating and refrigeration units on food carts; and replaces parts on salad bars and mounts sneeze guards; installs electrical lines by running conduit, pulling wire, installing outlets; and repairs motors, switches, plugs, and appliance cords; replaces pipes, faucets, and reversing and standard switches; locates and repairs leaks; repairs or replaces industrial garbage disposals, clears minor blockages from sinks and disposals; cuts and threads pipe, and sweats copper pipes; assembles a variety of kitchen racks and carts, mounts computer brackets for touch screens; repairs and replaces small appliances such as mixers and electric and manual can openers, maintains records of materials and time spent performing various maintenance and repair jobs; requisitions, orders, purchases, picks-up and stores parts, tools, materials, and equipment; keeps up-to-date with certifications required to work on specific kitchen equipment; keeps work area orderly; and recommends repair or replacement of specific kitchen equipment.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to three years of experience (equivalent to full-time work) in the journey-level repair of commercial and/or industrial kitchen equipment. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Usage Certificate (608, Universal). You must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record, and a copy of your valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Usage Certificate by the oral rating exam.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….
Knowledge of: Electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, electronic and refrigeration methods, current technology, principles and practices related to commercial and/or industrial kitchens located in school district buildings; kitchen maintenance and repair, including circuit tracing and troubleshooting skills related to electric motors, pumps, compressors, and electronic sensors; current refrigeration technology and EPA regulations; tools and equipment used in repairing kitchen equipment; proper methods of storing equipment, materials, supplies, and chemicals; and health and safety regulations related to the position.
Ability to: Analyze and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs, using appropriate diagnostic equipment; analyze, interpret and apply complex and technical manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, plans, specifications and instructions; use hand and power tools; work cooperatively with others such as outside contractors and district maintenance, custodial, food service, and school staff; keep logs of Freon used and reclaimed, as well as work records; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; follow oral and written instructions; and operate a computer effectively.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to three years of experience (equivalent to full-time work) in the journey-level repair of commercial and/or industrial kitchen equipment. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE & CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Usage Certificate (608, Universal). You must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record, and a copy of your valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Usage Certificate by the oral rating exam.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to three years of experience (equivalent to full-time work) in the journey-level repair of commercial and/or industrial kitchen equipment. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE & CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Usage Certificate (608, Universal). You must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record, and a copy of your valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Usage Certificate by the oral rating exam.
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You must submit an application and complete the supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Click the red button below to apply.
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