Job description
Position: Maintenance Technician (HVAC/R and Kitchen Equipment)
Job Description Title - HVAC/R and Kitchen Equipment Technician
Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation and Maintenance
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Job Goal: To repair and maintain district facilities to ensure efficient operation at all locations
Minimum Qualifications:
• A. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• B. Five years’ experience in HVAC/R, commercial kitchen equipment repair, building maintenance, or a related skilled trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• C. Must obtain a criminal history background clearance and meet the suitability criteria for employment under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .
Preferred Qualifications:
• A. HVAC/R certification, license, or technical training.
• B. EPA Section 608 certification.
• C. Experience with commercial or institutional HVAC/R systems and commercial kitchen equipment.
• D. Experience with building automation systems or HVAC controls.
• E. Experience working in a school, food service, commercial, or institutional environment.
Skills and Physical Abilities:
• Ability to safely operate and maintain required tools, equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC/R systems, electrical systems, plumbing, controls, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC/R and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, ranges, fryers, steamers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain required tools, equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate work records.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting at least 75 pounds and pushing or pulling at least 100 pounds.
Performance Responsibilities and
Essential Functions:
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and institutional HVAC/R systems and equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, including cooking, refrigeration, food preparation, and warewashing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, gas, and control-system problems associated with HVAC/R and kitchen equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to assigned work orders and emergency service calls.
• Inspect equipment and facilities to identify needed repairs, safety concerns, and potential equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and equipment serviced.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate tools and diagnostic equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures when working with electrical systems, refrigerants, gas equipment, chemicals, and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and ensure completed work meets established standards.
• Assist with general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and other facility needs, as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or supervisor's designee.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain inventory of board-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow safety precautions of the specific trades and practice standard safety procedures at all times.
• Correct unsafe…