Food Production Equipment Supervisor

All applications must be submitted

online. If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday

through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave. Lakewood CA 90713.

The eligibility list is being

created to fill current and future vacancies as they occur.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Plan organize oversee and participate in the highly-skilled work entailed in the installation repair and maintenance of commercial food production handling refrigeration storage packaging and related equipment and appliances. E

Train and supervise the performance of assigned staff; assign schedule and review the work of staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers reassignment termination and disciplinary actions. E

Create work schedules for assigned personnel; inspect and monitor cafeterias and consult with site administrators and others to determine work needs; ensure that work is done in accordance with established safety and work standards. E

Develop and maintain appropriate routine programs or required and approved programs of lubrication testing or preventative maintenance of buildings grounds and food service equipment. E

Determine and estimate time and material costs and equipment and personnel resources to complete tasks or projects; complete repairs tasks and projects independently as necessary to assure smooth and efficient operations. E

Prepare survey reports that include cost recommendations for the Nutrition Services Facilities and Equipment Manager and department budget; submit work order requests. E

Schedule and coordinate contract maintenance and repairs on service equipment; confer with vendors to coordinate activities including verifying quality and adherence to approved specifications; monitor and update administration of work in progress. E

Maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities including materials part usage time and history of equipment service and repair. E

Estimate and requisition supplies and equipment; monitor and maintain supply inventory to assure timely availability for ongoing work; recommend equipment and appliance replacements as appropriate. E

Develop and recommend equipment or building structural alterations at school cafeterias or the Nutrition Center. E

Train assigned food production cleaning and maintenance personnel in proper equipment operation safety standards cleaning procedures and minor trouble shooting adjustments or repairs for equipment including such items as stoves hoods ranges large kettle valves refrigeration equipment hand and power tools etc. E

Confer with the Nutrition Services Facilities and Equipment Manager to prepare specifications for contracted work as requested. E

Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the technology of food service equipment; evaluate and recommend materials equipment procedures and layouts that will enhance production and service. E

Communicate with District departments and staff administrators outside agencies and vendors to coordinate activities and schedules resolve issues and exchange information. E

Accompany gas water fire health inspectors or contract service personnel as needed; provide direct support and independently address inspection findings and report findings to the Nutrition Services Facilities and Equipment Manager. E

Set up and maintain a repair shop and inventory storage for parts materials and supplies at the Nutrition Center. E

Travel to various sites to perform required duties; operate a District vehicle. E

Work with Nutrition Services managers in the specification of large quantity food service appliances and equipment. E

Set up or direct the establishment of files that record work hours supplies and materials and historical files for maintenance of systems and equipment at the Nutrition Center and at the sites. E

Operate a computer and assigned software; operate and communicate on a two-way radio as required. E

May open and close Nutrition Services facilities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Food Production Equipment Supervisor supervises skilled trades employees and participates in the installation maintenance repair and replacement of large-quantity food production equipment refrigeration and appliances at the Nutrition Center and District sites. An incumbent will oversee and participate in servicing and preventative maintenance for a large inventory of commercial refrigeration units refrigeration systems ovens ranges warming cabinets and steam tables. Incumbents in this class require knowledge of large-scale food preparation packaging refrigeration storage and general cleaning and upkeep of commercial food service facilities and equipment. An incumbent must communicate effectively within a team environment demonstrate self-reliance and initiative and maintain clear communications with Nutrition Services administration regarding facilities and equipment including inspection findings and financial approvals.

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 in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations or other regulatory agencies.

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 ancillary systems.

Electronic electrical refrigeration heating plumbing mechanical gas and arc welding principles and procedures applicable to the job functions of this classification.

Operation of heating ventilating and refrigeration systems including high pressure boilers.

Estimating job costs and control procedures.

Preventive maintenance including cost effective maintenance practices.

Safety precautions and procedures.

Mathematics used in refrigeration air conditioning and stationary engineering.

General principles and practices of supervision and training.

Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Computerized integrated maintenance software system.

Ability to:

Plan organize oversee and participate in the installation repair and maintenance of commercial food production handling storage packaging and related equipment and appliances.

Train and supervise the performance of assigned personnel.

Organize and establish priorities and work schedules for assigned personnel.

Estimate quantity and types of materials needed and costs of materials and labor.

Recognize and correct safety hazards.

Inspect food service equipment to determine adequacy and maintenance requirements or replacement.

Write specifications for contract work for the Nutrition Center and recommend contract work for site cafeterias as needed.

Establish and monitor use and control of material and labor resources.

Plan and implement preventive maintenance program for the Nutrition Center and site cafeterias.

Maintain and repair of a wide range of quantity food handling preparation packaging cleaning storage equipment spaces and ancillary plumbing electrical electronic heating and refrigeration systems and equipment components steam pressure vessels boilers chillers and conveyor systems. 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 including touch up or preservation painting.

Test inspect and observe functioning of installed equipment parts or system in operation to detect hazards needed for adjustments or to locate causes of trouble.

Analyze interpret and apply complex and technical manuals schematic diagrams blueprints plans specifications and instructions.

Troubleshoot plan and lay out electrical electronic refrigeration heating pneumatic hydraulic mechanical and plumbing work problems.

Read and interpret electrical pressure or vacuum gauges meters automatic recording devices or other indicator lights or devices and adjust controls to ensure efficient operation or record data.

Maintain accurate records files and documentation.

Education and Training:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Completion of a recognized apprentice training program in one of the skilled trades areas such as electrician electronic refrigeration plumbing or equivalent.

Experience:

One year in a lead or supervisory capacity over journey-level trade personnel performing plant facilities maintenance with at least one year of specific work involving the trouble shooting 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.

OR

Four years performing the listed specialized work preferably including some experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

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

Valid California Class C drivers license.

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

Incumbents in the classification must possess and maintain valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Universal Certification throughout employment in this classification.

Steam Engineer license of 500 horsepower or higher is desirable. Incumbents are subject to pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials including but not limited to hazardous refrigerants.

Incumbents in this class are required to wear protective clothing gear and equipment as required by law and provided by the District.

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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 90815 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 90815 .

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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 job-related 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.