Kitchen Equipment Mechanic

POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Equipment Mechanic

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition Programs

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

HOURLY SALARY RANGE: Minimum $23.96, Midpoint $28.87, Maximum $33.78

Primary Purpose:

Install, repair and maintain kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, ovens, stoves, ice machines, mixers, and serving equipment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring, operating principles of motors, and kitchen equipment

Knowledge of current electrical codes and ordinances

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and written reference material

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Ability to drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles

Experience:

One to three years related experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Maintenance and Repairs

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to determine causes of problems.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Screw, bolt, rivet, weld, and braze parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.
• Interpret schematic diagrams for equipment installations.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts.
• Start equipment to test performance.
• Initiate price quotes and purchase order for parts and machines.
• Participate in staff development training programs, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.

Safety

• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor or director.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Electrical measuring and testing equipment; hand tools; power tools; light truck

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, overhead reaching, repetitive hand motions

Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance

Environment: Work around machinery with moving parts; work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven surfaces; work with electrical lines; exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, toxic materials and chemicals; exposure to loud noises, vibration, and electrical hazards; work in tight or enclosed spaces

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; occasional irregular and prolonged hours, frequent districtwide travel