Food Service Technician (DPS)(Promotional and Open Competitive)

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dayton is seeking a maintenance technician to service and repair commercial food service equipment, refrigeration, and vending machines across Dayton Public Schools. The role includes managing the FMX equipment database and overseeing parts procurement and installations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience; U.S. citizenship or work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in food service equipment maintenance and repair.
• U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.
• Military service credit available for qualifying applicants.

Responsibilities

• Maintains commercial food service equipment, refrigeration, and vending machines in all schools within the district, including repair, preventative maintenance and evaluation.
• Manages the equipment database in the FMX system and coordinates parts, installation, and vendor quotes.
• Assists in determining equipment replacements and oversees project management for installations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FMX system

Job description

Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Examination Date

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026

Civil Service Board Office

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

Dayton, Ohio 45402

Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

Maintains commercial food service equipment, refrigeration, and vending machines in all schools within the district, including repair, preventative maintenance and evaluation. Manages the equipment database in the FMX system. Assists in determining equipment to be replaced and maintains the equipment retention schedule. Orders all parts and supplies and processes all new equipment including unpacking, assembly and installation. Works with vendors to obtain equipment quotes for installation and project management oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D). AND one year of experience in food service equipment maintenance and repair.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at time of application.

Military Credit

Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING Honorable Discharge) must be UPLOADED to your application or PRESENTED at time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications

Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment may be contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.