F5 Refrigeration Mechanic and Equipment Technician

POSITION TITLE: FS REFRIGERATION MECHANIC AND EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: COORDINATOR OF FOOD SERVICE

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE:

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs intermediate skilled work with the maintenance and repair of commercial food service equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the coordinator of food services or designee. Perform intermediate skilled work in the maintenance repair and installation of refrigeration equipment in school buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans coordinates supervises and performs a variety of skilled duties installing repairing and maintaining commercial gas/electric heating cooking and sanitizing equipment.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of outside contractors when needed.
• Troubleshoots tests repairs calibrates maintains or modifies commercial food service equipment.
• Installs new equipment to conform to design standards and kitchen layout requirements.
• Keep records and complete required forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Requests assistance and direction when needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities on a regular basis.
• Operates and maintains necessary hand tools power tools and equipment to ensure the safety of the work area.
• Requisitions parts and materials from vendors and supply houses.
• Troubleshoot repair install and maintain refrigeration equipment; maintain records and files; prepare reports.
• Install new refrigeration equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance adjustments and repairs on refrigeration equipment.
• Replace and/or repair electrical controls and recover refrigerant.
• Check rewire and replace electrical components such as contactors capacitors relays
• switches lights etc.
• Replace refrigeration compressor and evaporator coils.
• Complete assigned work orders and necessary work order reports.
• Install adjust and replace electric and electronic thermostats.
• Detect and repair leaks in pipes and valves.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with this trade.
• Coordinate work with other crews from various shops as required.
• Determine job requirements by reading and interpreting schematics plans specifications and drawings.
• Operate a school district vehicle to and from work locations and maintain par levels of tools parts and materials on the vehicle in an organized fashion.
• Estimate and procure materials supplies and equipment from vendors per PPS policies and procedures.
• Perform related work as required.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends when required for emergency repairs of equipment.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of the equipment materials methods practice and tools used in the food service equipment trade; thorough knowledge of the electrical natural gas and liquid propane regulations and codes; thorough knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions; ability to troubleshoot test repair calibrate maintain or modify heating cooking cooling and sanitizing food systems and equipment; ability to work from sketches drawings plans or specifications; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with associates.

Thorough knowledge of the equipment materials methods practices and tools used in the refrigeration trade; thorough knowledge of a variety of refrigeration control systems including design operation maintenance repair and parts variations. Basic math proficiency aptitude to learn new technology and how to estimate time and materials needed for small jobs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by completion of appropriate apprenticeship food service equipment training. considerable experience in refrigeration plumbing or related trade. Considerable experience in refrigeration plumbing or related trade. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. CFC Certification is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s) certificate(s) and/or endorsement(s) for the position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an online application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

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