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Job Summary

Provides installation, repairs and inspection and increase in complexity and scope as employees gain more familiarity in the work environment.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs general food service equipment, including work tables, dollies, carts, wire baskets, kettles and ovens used in cafeteria operations; maintains and repairs specialized equipment such as stacking slicers; may contact and work in conjunction with trades associates in the repair of ancillary equipment; makes initial determination as to whether a piece of equipment should be repaired or replaced; suggests type of replacement; observes site and corrects or reports safety and health violations.

• Installs electrical conduits, wires, and breakers for installation or relocation of electrical food service equipment. • Plans and schedules preventive maintenance work on all cafeteria equipment, including lubrication and adjustments to insure proper functioning and restrict breakdown of equipment; lists parts to be reordered; maintains an inventory of supplies, parts and equipment necessary for emergency and scheduled repairs.

• Inspects refrigeration equipment and determines proper operating function; performs routine repairs to refrigeration units; conducts efficiency tests with thermometers and related equipment; makes repairs to all types of refrigeration equipment such as walkin refrigerators and freezers, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, and beverage coolers; replaces and makes structural repairs to compressors, evaporators, and complete condensing units.

• Studies manufacturers' catalogues and specifications on all cafeteria equipment; learns repair and maintenance requirements of all equipment; maintains records of repair frequency; makes recommendations for equipment replacement and changes in future specifications. • Performs minor plumbing repairs to sink faucets to sink faucets and drains; initiates requisitions for further repairs.Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• • Three years of experience learning the Food Service Equipment Maintenance, Electric Appliance Service, or Home Appliance and Power Tool Repair trade as an apprentice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • o the operation, maintenance, and repair of general food service equipment.
  • o the methods, materials, and procedures to be used in maintaining and repairing general food service equipment.
  • o the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

• Demonstrated skill in:
• Demonstrated ability to :
• o learn the operation and repair requirements of specialized, sophisticated production/ assembly equipment through training schools and instruction provided by equipment manufacturers.
• o follow oral and written instructions, including diagrams and charts. o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

• The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.