General Statement of Duties

Coordinates the maintenance and repair activities of all equipment within school cafeterias, including refrigeration, food preparation, ovens, warming units, and serving equipment. Provides technical expertise in purchasing new equipment. Plans, directs, and inspects work completed by Maintenance Mechanic and oversees work completed by outside contractors. Reads and follows manufacturer's specifications, identifies material needs, orders material, and ensures that equipment and systems within school cafeterias are operating appropriately, or are repaired.

This is a 260-days (12 months), 8 hours per day position. The starting salary is $47,788.00 (Note: This position is for the 2024/2025 school year will be prorated based on employment start date). Anticipated start date 7/1/2024.

Vacancy is open until filled

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Maintains all types of kitchen equipment.
• Analyzes and corrects faulty operation to equipment malfunctions.
• Inspects and tests electrical circuits and connections to determine causes of faulty operation of equipment.
• Assists in oversight of the equipment needs of 70 school kitchens.
• Coordinates and oversees the installation of equipment in designated school kitchens.
• Able to work independently and is a self-starter.
• Works closely with construction contractors on kitchen renovations.
• Attends pre-bid meetings as required.
• Evaluates/recommends non-working equipment for surplus.
• Provides knowledge and expertise on equipment purchases.
• Provides equipment training to all staff as needed.
• Self-audits safety practices and assists in supervision of staff in safety awareness and procedures.
• Rotates the monitoring of refrigeration and freezers on weekends.
• Replace belts, fans, etc. as needed.
• Assists/repairs equipment or recommends further action by an approved contractor.
• Performs or assists in preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Performs record-keeping, invoice review, etc. for submission to Accounts Payable.
• Assists or schedules/performs equipment inspections of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Orders or obtains supplies/parts as needed.
• Oversees work of Maintenance Mechanic, providing clear instructions and training as required.
• Performs periodic performance evaluations of Maintenance Mechanic.
• Attends work daily and is engaged in job responsibilities.
• Performs overtime work on scheduled, unscheduled, routine or emergency basis, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Skilled knowledge of the operating, maintenance, and repair functions of a large kitchen operation. Skilled knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of methods, tools, and materials used within the department. Capable of effectively managing and developing direct reports within the department. The position requires performance of routine installation, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks both independently and with minimum supervision. Ability to follow oral and written directions, keep records, work well with others, and occasionally supervise the performance of others. When assigned responsibility, must be available to respond to emergency calls outside of work hours. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Virginia.

Additional Information

This vacancy is open until filled

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application.

Henrico County Public Schools

School Nutrition Services

3751A Nine Mile Road

Henrico , VA 23223

Fax: (804) 226-5540

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Currency USD

Main Organization Public Schools

Public Schools

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home