Position Type: Food and Nutritional Services- PARA/Hourly/Kitchen Equipment Technician- Second Shift
Date Posted: 9/3/2025
Location: Campus To Be Determined
Closing Date: Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide Pay Grade: 47B (Min $22.38 per hr) Work Days: 209
Primary Purpose:
Perform planned maintenance on all kitchen equipment throughout the district. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all kitchen equipment
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Certification or comparable experience
Valid Texas driver's license
Driving record that is insurable by Plano ISD's insurance carrier
Six hours of professional development annually to meet USDA Professional Standards
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate well and deal with all people in a courteous and positive manner
Experience:
One or two years’ experience of repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical food service equipment (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Install, repair and maintain food service equipment at various Plano ISD foodservice facilities
Perform repairs and planned maintenance. Initiate work orders for repairs on booster heaters, water heaters and all kitchen equipment
Accurately estimate amount of materials and parts needed for work order completion
Change or clean air filters, maintain motor drive belts, grease motors and bearings as needed, clean condenser and evaporator coils, check and service kitchen equipment water filtration systems
Follow an established planned maintenance rotation for replacement of all equipment filters
Complete required documentation to include work orders, material requisitions and other related documents
Communicate effectively with district personnel during all phases of necessary requirements to complete each work order or project
Maintain vehicle maintenance and upkeep including tools and materials inventory
Work with cafeteria managers and food service staff to ensure proper kitchen equipment operation
Lift and move heavy foodservice equipment and/or equipment parts
Detect and report necessary equipment repairs. Proactive in approach to maintain foodservice equipment
Perform plumbing and electrical needs
Inspect all job assignments upon completion to ensure desired results are achieved; clean areas after project completion
Operate a vehicle to travel to various Plano ISD facilities throughout workday
Take after hour calls and work extended hours; required to be on-call on an on-call rotation
Develop and follow safety rules and procedures as well as assume the responsibility that others follow these rules
Maintain standards of personal appearance and hygiene according to district/ department policies and procedures
Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
Follow attendance guideline as assigned by supervisor
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor
Equipment Used:
Test equipment such as meters, manifold gauges and temperature recording devices; uses plumbing tools, hand tools, power tools, refrigeration tools, thermometers, chemicals, oils and high pressure sprayers, ladders, hoists, laptop computer and Smart phone; operate Plano ISD’s vehicle
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
This job will require walking, bending, standing and sitting; possible lifting and carrying of 15-75 pounds; work may be inside or outside with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust and various materials and / or chemicals; work may require exposure to uneven or slippery surfaces, work on ladders and exposure to noise; frequent district wide travel
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements
Environmental Factors:
Ability to work inside or outside with exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust and various materials and /or chemicals; may work under conditions of inclement weather, frequently exposed to electrical current, high voltage, chemicals and oils; work may require exposure to uneven or slippery surfaces and exposure to noise
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