Child Nutrition Program Laborer

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a competent Laborer for the Child Nutrition Department to diagnose, repair, install, and maintain refrigeration and cafeteria equipment on site. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong customer service to support daily meal operations in our facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid Alabama driver’s license, and the ability to read blueprints and follow complex instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or certification in refrigeration preferred but not required.
• Possess and maintain valid Alabama driver's license.
• Experience working with cafeteria/restaurant equipment.
• MPS insurable driving record required.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
• Subject to drug screening within Board policy.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems.
• Install new food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment and systems when required.
• Relocate and expand existing food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems as required.
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
• Provide outstanding customer service and use positive interpersonal communicational skills.
• Make decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with Montgomery Public Schools' Organizational Values.
• Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Perform other incidental tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position.
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning on all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or refrigeration certification (preferred)

Tools

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: LABORER- CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT (CNP)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or certification in refrigeration preferred but not required
• Possess and maintain valid Alabama driver's license
• Experience working with cafeteria/restaurant equipment
• MPS insurable driving record required.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
• Subject to drug screening within Board policy.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems.
• Install new food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment and systems when required.
• Relocate and expand existing food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems as required.
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
• Provide outstanding customer service and use positive interpersonal communicational skills.
• Make decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with Montgomery Public Schools' Organizational Values.
• Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Perform other incidental tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position.
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning on all food service (kitchen) and refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of plumbing methods, practices, tools and materials.
• Excellent understanding of and ability to make repairs to all equipment in child nutrition department.

• Ability to follow complex directions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, drawings, and specifications pertaining to cafeteria and equipment systems.
• Ability to do lay-outs, plan, and coordinate jobs through to completion.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining the methods and procedures

Required to perform the work.

• Ability to order parts and materials and procure needed equipment.
• Ability to relate to superiors and subordinates.
• Ability to be on call for equipment emergencies
• Fulfill additional duties as need by the Child Nutrition Department Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift up to 100 pounds of materials and equipment on a frequent basis.
• Walk and stand 95 % of work shift.
• Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds on a regular basis.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, reach, and twist on a frequent basis.
• Subject to extreme environmental exposures, including heat, cold and chemicals on a regular basis.
• Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform assigned work tasks.

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 20111, Section 4(3)(b), tenure should not be gained by time served in this position).

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."