Nutrition Services Equipment Mechanic

Nutrition Services Equipment Mechanic

Salary

$35.01 - $42.60 Hourly

Location

San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Most positions work 8 hours/12 months

Job Number

26-082

Department

Food Services

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of large commercial school and nutrition center food processing, preparation, cooking, handling, storage and related equipment and appliances and to troubleshoot and make routine repairs to Nutrition Center systems and facilities.

SUPERVISION:

Receives general supervision from the Nutrition Center Operations Supervisor.

May exercise technical or functional supervision over assigned workers

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and services all types of commercial large quantity food handling, preparation, packaging, storage equipment and ancillary plumbing, electrical, electronic, heating and refrigeration systems.
• Installs, replaces and repairs valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, belts, fuses, controls, thermostats, switches, gauges, tubing, wiring, pipes, compressors, and control panels.
• Makes repairs to steam pressure vessels, boilers and chillers.
• Repairs and services conveyor systems.
• Inspects and tests equipment and systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Utilizes a variety of power equipment, test equipment and hand tools in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Implements an approved program of preventive maintenance.
• Travels to school sites to inspect, diagnose and make repairs to appliances, refrigeration units, freezing units and related equipment, as assigned.
• Estimates time and material costs to complete assigned tasks.
• Works with, learns from and monitors the work of vendors performing service contract and warranty work.
• Maintains records of material, time and history of equipment service and repair.
• May direct the work of an assistant.
• Requisitions, orders and stores parts and materials.
• Performs varied repairs of a routine nature involving the Nutrition Center facility.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING (These are the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination.)

Any combination of two years journey-level experience performing electrical/electronics, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration systems, heating and cooling systems, and pressurized steam system maintenance and repair of large commercial, industrial or institutional equipment.

• AND-

High school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment):

An appropriate, valid California drivers license*.

Universal Certification issued by an EPA-approved agency, to recover refrigerants during the maintenance, service, or repair of small appliances, high pressure equipment and low pressure equipment, provided by the District within 60-days of appointment.

• Must be presented upon offer of employment and maintained throughout employment in this position.

Additional Information

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Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 43A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%

• Performance Examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail

• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.

• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation:

POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay

Associate degree: 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay

Master degree: 9% increase to base pay

For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits

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Employer San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission

Address 1525 W. Highland Ave.

San Bernardino, California, 92411

Phone (909) 384-1416

Website https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbernardinousd/default.cfm