APPLIANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

About the role

This is an open competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Successful candidates are expected to work eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week, and twelve (12) months per school year. Candidates must submit proof of all required documents to be considered for the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, services and maintains a variety of cafeteria equipment and appliances including freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves, convection ovens, steamers, kettles, serving tables, hot plates, slicers, mixers, food choppers and coffee makers;
• Repairs or replaces toasters, washing machines and clothes dryers;
• Serves and repairs low-pressure steam tables;
• Diagnostics equipment problems using gauges and electric test meters and probes;
• Operates vacuum pumps and a variety of power and hand tools used in the refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing trades;
• Replaces or repairs compressors, thermostats, timers, pumps, motors, sensors, controls and control panels;
• Prepares records of work orders;
• Orders parts;
• Estimates time and material costs of repairs;
• Provides work direction to maintenance personnel as assigned;
• Purchases parts according to established procedures;
• Requests assistance from other skilled maintenance personnel as necessary;
• Observes relevant codes and EPA regulations in maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in the maintenance and repair of a variety of cafeteria equipment including freezers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, kettles, water heaters and steam tables;
• Electrical, refrigeration and plumbing principles and systems;
• State, county and city laws, regulations and ordinances related to the use of refrigeration, cafeteria equipment and steam tables;
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

• Ability to:
• Perform skilled repair and maintenance work on a variety of cafeteria equipment and steam tables;
• Use appropriate tools and equipment skillfully;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance;
• Work from sketches and diagrams;
• Maintain routine records related to work performed;
• Order parts and supplies according to established guidelines;
• Observe health and safety regulations;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Provide work direction to other maintenance personnel;
• Work independently with little direction.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from high school, G.E.D. certification, or completion of higher education;
• Two (2) years of journey-level experience in cafeteria equipment repair involving refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements

• A valid California Driver's License;
• Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage;
• Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Universal technician under 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl;
• Perform moderate to heavy physical exertion;
• Lift 50 pounds;
• Carry 25 pounds;
• Reach in all directions;
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time;
• Work at indoor and outdoor environment, with possible dry, cold, and wet weather, and temperatures ranging from freezing to 121 °F;
• Work at different District sites of various configurations and sizes.

Instructions

• Your responses to the questions below will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process. Applicants are responsible for providing specific examples of relevant experience. You will not be allowed to clarify your experience once the application is submitted and all information will be reviewed as-is. Make sure to attach all required documents. Only documents attached to your application will be used to evaluate your eligibility for this recruitment.
• The job-related questions are intended to identify the candidates who meet and exceed the minimum qualifications. Candidates deemed MOST qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.