Appliance Repair Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision performs a variety of skilled journey-level duties in the installation maintenance and repair of cafeteria/kitchen appliances including refrigeration equipment freezers low-pressure boilers steam tables and natural gas appliances; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Appliance Repair Technician is a full journey-level class responsible for the installation maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical mechanical and natural gas appliances and equipment located in the Districts cafeterias and kitchens. Assignments encompass a variety of tasks seldom require detailed instructions and require sound judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Repairs installs services and maintains a variety of cafeteria equipment and appliances including freezers refrigerators dishwashers ovens microwaves convection ovens steamers kettles serving tables hot plates slicers mixers food choppers and coffee makers; repairs or replaces toasters washing machines and clothes dryers.
2. Services and repairs low-pressure steam tables.
3. Diagnoses equipment problems using gauges and electric test meters and probes; operates vacuum pumps and a variety of power and hand tools used in the refrigeration electrical and plumbing trades.
4. Replaces or repairs compressors thermostats timers pumps motors sensors controls and control panels.
5. Conducts regular preventive maintenance inspections on kitchen equipment and steam tables.
6. Orders parts; estimates time and material costs of repairs.
7. Provides work direction to maintenance personnel as assigned.
8. Prepares records of work orders; orders or purchases parts according to established procedures.
9. Requests assistance from other skilled maintenance personnel as necessary.
10. Observes relevant codes and EPA regulations in maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment.

1. Operates a vehicle to travel to various District sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Materials equipment and methods used in the maintenance and repair of a variety of cafeteria equipment including freezers refrigerators ovens dishwashers kettles water heaters and steam tables.
2. Electrical refrigeration and plumbing principles and systems.
3. State county and city laws regulations and ordinances related to the use of refrigeration cafeteria equipment and steam tables.
4. Technical aspects of field of specialty.

1. Perform skilled repair and maintenance work on a variety of cafeteria equipment and steam tables.
2. Use appropriate tools and equipment skillfully.
3. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
4. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.
5. Work from sketches and diagrams.
6. Maintain routine records related to work performed.
7. Order parts and supplies according to established guidelines.
8. Observe health and safety regulations.
9. Work cooperatively with others.
10. Provide work direction to other maintenance personnel.
11. Work independently with little direction.

• Graduation from high school G.E.D. certification or completion of higher education and

• Two (2) years of journey-level experience in cafeteria equipment repair involving refrigeration electrical plumbing and mechanical repair.

• A valid California Drivers License.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
• Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Universal technician under 40 CFR part 82 subpart F.

• Lift carry push pull bend twist stoop kneel walk run and crawl.
• Perform moderate to heavy physical exertion.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Carry 25 pounds.
• Reach in all directions.
• Stand sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at indoor and outdoor environment with possible dry cold and wet weather and temperatures ranging from freezing to 121 F.
• Work at different District sites of various configurations and sizes.

Salary range is for full time 12 month employees.
B: Range 498-C