CL23700: Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Specialist / Journeyman - Facilities

Kennewick School District

Kennewick (WA)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 57,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Kennewick School District in Kennewick, WA, seeks a Journeyman Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Specialist to maintain, repair, and replace commercial kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, ovens, stoves, and hood systems. The role involves plumbing tasks and servicing heating and cooling pumps, water softeners, and grease traps.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a Washington driver license, and 3+ years in related trades.

Qualifications

Must have 3+ years of full-time experience in commercial kitchen equipment maintenance and repair.
Must have 3+ years of full-time experience in heating/cooling pump maintenance and repair.
Must have 3+ years of full-time experience in water softener maintenance and repair.
Must have 3+ years of full-time experience in natural gas leak investigation and repair.
Must have 3+ years of full-time experience in grease trap preventative maintenance.
Ability to operate CMMS and basic computers.
Demonstrated problem solving, independence, and reliability.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to estimate materials and costs for projects.
Professionalism and teamwork to coordinate with staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and replace equipment including dishwashers, ovens, stoves, and hood systems.
Perform maintenance on heating/cooling pumps and water softening systems.
Investigate and repair natural gas odors and leaks following safety standards.
Maintain grease traps and perform preventative maintenance.
Enter time, materials, and work order data in the CMMS daily.
Coordinate with contractors and school staff to schedule maintenance.
Keep computerized records of repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Assist in developing calendar-based preventive maintenance programs.
Report facility deficiencies and safety concerns to leadership.

Skills

Kitchen equipment

HVAC pumps

Water softeners

Gas leak repair

Grease traps

CMMS

Analytical thinking

Time management

Cost estimation

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS software

General computer skills

Job description

CL23700: Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Specialist / Journeyman - Facilities

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job ID: 5977655
Location: Facilities Services / District-Wide
Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year – Day & Swing Shift during the School Year
Day Shift during the Summer: Day Shift
Salary: $39.50- $41.25
Open Date: 10/30/2026
Application Deadline: 11/05/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.
Posted: 10/30/2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Kennewick, Washington

Job Description

This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and replacing commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers, ovens, stoves and hood fans. The person in this position will perform plumbing tasks associated with the maintenance of kitchen equipment. Other tasks include maintaining and repairing heating and cooling pumps, water softeners and grease traps.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions of Employment

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must provide transcripts of highest level of education within 30 days of employment.
Valid Washington State Driver's License with no more than one moving violation for the last five years.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
Completion of Vector Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.

Qualifications Required

Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience within the past five (5) years in Commercial kitchen equipment maintenance and repair.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience within the past five (5) years in Heating and cooling pump maintenance and repair.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience within the past five (5) years in Water softener maintenance and repair.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience within the past five (5) years in Natural gas leak investigation and repair.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience within the past five (5) years in Grease trap preventative maintenance.
Ability to operate computers and a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and work independently.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; prioritize meeting the district’s needs and deadlines.
Ability to determine project scope, estimate materials, and provide cost estimates.
Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, and professional work habits.
Provide history of dependability and punctuality, along with positive evaluations and recommendations.
Ability to organize and coordinate and plan equipment maintenance with contractors and school district staff.
Ability to establish and maintain tactful, cooperative, and effective relationships with fellow employees, shop lead persons, district staff, and administrators.
Ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and replace commercial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to commercial dishwashers, ovens, stoves, and hood ventilation systems.
Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of heating and cooling pumps and water softening systems.
Investigate, diagnose, and repair natural gas odors and leaks while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
Perform preventative maintenance of grease traps.
Utilizes electronic work order system daily. Prioritize and complete work and enter time and materials into the system daily.
Generate work orders for preventative maintenance and other required maintenance discrepancies; maintain computerized records of repairs and services.
Establishes and maintains computerized records for scheduled maintenance (i.e. pumps, motors, bearings, etc.).
Fabricates, installs, or modifies sheet metal, ductwork, drain pans, and other sheet metal devices.
Assist in the development and implementation of a calendar-based preventative maintenance program.
Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors, school personnel, and district staff.
Identify and report facility deficiencies and safety concerns.
Work closely and communicate with the Facility Services Leadership staff.
Report problem areas and safety hazards in or on school facilities.
Provide assistance to and/or coordinate with other employees and trades to accomplish the highest possible quality and quantity of work.
Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior. Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness, civility and human sensitivity.
Perform other related jobs and duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is sometimes required to sit, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Senses: The employee is often required to listen to slight variations in pitch, amplitude, and frequency. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and by using the district radio communications system. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

Work Environment

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may on occasion be loud and require hearing protection.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Sir Thomas Brillhart: (509) 222-5010
BJ Wilson: (509) 222-5003

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

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