Food Service Technician (DPS)(Promotional and Open Competitive)

Department: Dayton Public Schools

Salary: $21.34 per hour

Examination Date: Week of September 14, 2026

Responsibilities

• Maintains commercial food service equipment, refrigeration, and vending machines in all schools within the district, including repair, preventative maintenance, and evaluation.
• Manages the equipment database in the FMX system.
• Assists in determining equipment to be replaced and maintains the equipment retention schedule.
• Orders all parts and supplies and processes all new equipment including unpacking, assembly, and installation.
• Works with vendors to obtain equipment quotes for installation and project management oversight.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D).
• At least one year of experience in food service equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of application.

Notes

• Military Credit: Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a non-returnable copy of the DD214 or Certificate of Service (indicating Honorable Discharge) must be uploaded to your application or presented at the time of examination.
• Promotional Qualifications: Current full-time permanent employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools’ Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
• Open Competitive Applicants: Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.
• Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen, and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
• Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement for their application to be considered.