Food Production Equipment Technician

Under general supervision to perform work in the installation repair and maintenance of commercial food production handling storage packaging and related equipment and appliances; and to perform related duties as required.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks routinely performed in this classification.

Install set up maintain troubleshoot repair and service all types of commercial large quantity food handling preparation packaging cleaning and storage equipment and associated plumbing electrical electronic heating and refrigeration system components and devices. E
Install remove replace and/or repair such components as valves fans motors gaskets packing glands filters belts blades fuses controls thermostats thermocouple switches gauges tubing wiring plugs connectors sensors pipes compressors and control panels. E
Observes electrical pressure or vacuum gauges meters automatic recording devices or other indicator lights or devices and adjust controls to ensure efficient operation. E
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system in operation to detect hazards need for adjustments or to locate causes of trouble.E
Make repairs to steam pressure vessels boilers and chillers except to the extent the technician is capable of performing repairs where there are apparent issues of food spoilage (health) and safety. E
Repair and service conveyor systems.E
Inspect and test equipment parts and systems to ensure proper functioning. E
Utilize a variety of power equipment test equipment hand tools and precision measuring and testing instruments in the performance of assigned tasks. E
Set up and maintain appropriate routine programs or required and approved programs of lubrication testing or preventative maintenance. E
Travel to school sites to install remove inspect diagnose and/or make repairs to appliances refrigeration units freezing units steam units cooking units and related equipment as assigned in an emergency if a minor repair or within preventive maintenance. E
Estimate time and material costs to complete tasks. E
Monitor the work of vendors performing service contract and warranty work.E
Maintain records of material part usage time and history of equipment service and repair. E
Requisition order and maintain a store of parts and materials needed to perform emergency repair and maintenance duties. E
Perform varied repairs of a routine nature involving the Nutrition Center facility. E
Comply with and ensure safety requirements are always followed and observed.E
Recommend equipment and appliance replacement as appropriate. E
Instruct food services personnel in proper use of equipment.E
Operate a District vehicle. E
May direct the work of assigned helpers.
May open and close facility.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:

Building and safety codes and procedures applicable to a large scale food production handling and packaging facility.
Basic sanitation standards followed in a large scale food center.
Proper procedures methods and tools used in pipe fitting electrical work electronic controls plumbing heating refrigeration hydraulics and pneumatics as it relates to the maintenance and repair of varied commercial food production equipment and associated systems.
Electronic electrical refrigeration heating plumbing mechanical gas and arc welding principles and procedures applicable to the job functions of this classification.

Ability to:

Perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of food handling preparation packaging and storage equipment and ancillary equipment and systems.

Analyze interpret and apply complex and technical manuals schematic diagrams blueprints plans specifications and instructions.
Troubleshoot assist supervisor in planning and laying out electrical electronic refrigeration heating pneumatic hydraulic mechanical and plumbing work problems. Maintain accurate records.
Write clear and concise reports.
Repair and adjust computerized equipment located in the Nutrition Center.
Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of actions.
Operate a District vehicle observing safe and defensive driving practices.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Use hand and power tools.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate a variety of test equipment and meters.
Arc mig and gas weld.
Do light carpentry.
Do touch up painting.
Meet established deadlines.

Education and Training:

Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Completion of a recognized apprentice training program in at least one of the skilled trades areas such as electrician electronic refrigeration plumbing or equivalent.

Experience:

Three years experience in the field of plant facilities maintenance with at least one year of specific work involving the troubleshooting repair and maintenance of large quantity commercial food production and related equipment and systems including mechanical electronic electrical plumbing heating refrigeration and steam system repairs.

Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Possession of a valid class C California Drivers License and evidence of a safe driving record is required at the time of appointment.

An applicant for this class will be required to obtain at his/her own expense and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the Districts safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.

Some positions in this class may be required to obtain Universal Refrigerant Technician Certification at the time of appointment or following employment Type I and Type II or Universal in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency Regulations.

Some incumbents in this class may be required to wear protective clothing gear and equipment as required by law.

If you have questions regarding your

applications or the recruitment process you may contact:

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Nondiscrimination

Statement: The Long

Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment

(including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any

student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or

perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration

status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status

pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental

disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender

identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a

person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints contact

Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee

Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA

and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director

of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815

and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta

Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB

.

If you have questions regarding your

applications or the recruitment process you may contact:

or.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be

comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the

applicants training background and experience; evaluation of responses on a

supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral

examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on

a jobrelated basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be

invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who

pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility

list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive

examinations.