Maintenance Technician, Food and Nutrition Services

About the role

This position requires a strongly self-motivated individual with high-level technical skills to maintain and repair kitchen equipment and fixtures across all Hampton City Schools – Food and Nutrition Services kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of school kitchen equipment and fixtures
• Performs routine maintenance, inspections, and repair on tools, equipment, and assigned systems
• Coordinates work and support with contractors and internal maintenance staff as required; may involve monitoring project costs
• Point of contact for all departmental work orders and after-hours emergencies
• Establishes communication with building administrators and utilities as required
• Maintains files on critical blueprints and specifications
• Schedules city inspections and permits as needed
• Reviews and analyzes expenditures for materials and tools
• Provides attendance records and work order reports to FNS timekeeper
• Follows Hampton City Schools' policies/procedures, OSHA and EPA guidelines, and standard safety procedures
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and National Fire and Protection Codes
• Constructs and repairs furniture and furnishings as needed
• Performs related work as required, or assigned

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Journeyman electrical license preferred; apprenticeship and/or documented technical training
• Not less than five years of experience in electrical maintenance and repair
• Must hold and maintain EPA Section 608 HVAC Certification for refrigeration usage
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, and to read and interpret plans, diagrams, drawings, prints, schematics, etc.
• Knowledge of tools of the trade, utilizing meters, bending conduit, wiring methods, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of national, state, and local codes and regulations applicable to this trade
• Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies
• Knowledge of security and fire systems
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, bend/crawl, work in confined/high areas
• Requires a valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in electrical maintenance and repair.

Skills

The candidate should possess knowledge of tools of the trade, national, state, and local codes and regulations, and security and fire systems.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $33.72 per hour.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a 12-month employment period, starting immediately.