Job Title
Maintenance Mechanic - Part-Time
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
School Nutrition Services
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
This part-time, Maintenance Mechanic, position is located in the Department of School Nutrition Service .
Repairs and maintains all kitchen equipment in schools, including refrigeration, food preparation, ovens, warming and serving equipment.
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
· Replaces 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 recording 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
· 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
Graduation from high school or trade school and training in related fields such as electricity, controls, refrigeration kitchen equipment, etc. or any equivalent of experience and training would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. VA State certification preferred in Electrical, HVAC or Kitchen Equipment. A minimum five years’ experience with commercial kitchen equipment preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Virginia
Additional Information
Minimum $19.92 per hour
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
1910 Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Part-Time
Permanent Part-Time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home