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

City of Dayton Department of Water; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Technician to maintain and repair commercial food service equipment across the district, including refrigeration and vending machines. Responsibilities include managing the FMX equipment database and coordinating with vendors for quotes and project oversight.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in equipment maintenance and repair.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• At least one year of experience in food service equipment maintenance and repair.
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the United States at time of application.
• Open Competitive applicants may receive military credit with a DD214 or Certificate of Service.

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.

Skills

Food service equipment maintenance

Repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year experience in food service equipment maintenance and repair

Job description

Food Service Technician (DPS)

Promotional and Open Competitive

Recruitment #26-0051B-003

Date Opened 10/19/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 11/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary $21.34 per hour

Department Dayton Public Schools

Job Type Dayton Public Schools

Additional Forms DD214

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.

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