KITCHEN EQUIPMENT & REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Rowan-Salisbury School System; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Salisbury School System is seeking a Kitchen Equipment & Refrigeration Technician for a 12-month, 8-hour day position in Salisbury, North Carolina. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing cafeteria equipment, maintaining refrigeration systems, ovens, steamers, and serving lines to support the School Nutrition program.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, vocational training in related fields, and at least 5 years of experience; a valid NC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Vocational training in food service equipment maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing or refrigeration preferred.
• 5+ years of related field experience or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis and repair of cafeteria equipment to keep kitchen areas in good operating order.
• Maintains and repairs refrigeration units, ovens, steamers, warmers, serving lines and related equipment.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and SN policies.
• Demonstrates professional excellence and strong teamwork within the school nutrition department.

Education

High school Diploma

Vocational training in food service equipment maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration or related field

Job description

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT & REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

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Job Details

Job ID: 5568303

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kitchen Equipment & Refrigeration Technician

Grade N

12-Month Position, 8-hours a day

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Equipment Manager assigned to School Nutrition performs a variety of job functions essential to the successful operation of the local school cafeterias. The Kitchen Equipment Manager is assigned to communities in the district. The job functions include performing comprehensive diagnosis and repair of all Rowan-Salisbury Schools cafeteria equipment involving the skills of two or more maintenance and/or craft occupations to keep all kitchen equipment, mechanical equipment, or the structure of the kitchens in good operating order, customer service; program regulations and accountability; equipment use and care; and professional excellence. The kitchen equipment manager works under the supervision of a SN Kitchen Maintenance Supervisor, and in partnership with others in the SN, Maintenance Department and school district to support a sound nutrition food program while following federal, state, and local guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kitchen Equipment Repairs

• Works with the School Nutrition Administration and School Nutrition staff to ensure that the kitchen equipment is maintained in good operating order.
• Follows operational procedures for efficient and effective maintenance repairs on all applicable kitchen equipment which include the following:
• Refrigeration (reach-in/walk-in coolers/freezers, milk boxes, merchandisers, cold wells).
• Convection ovens/combi ovens
• Steamers
• Warmers
• Serving lines
• Tables
• Kettles
• Dish machines
• Lighting, carts, etc.

Preventative Equipment Maintenance

Works with the School Nutrition Administration and School Nutrition staff to ensure that kitchen equipment is maintained in good operating order.

Follows operational procedures for efficient and effective preventative maintenance on all applicable kitchen equipment.

Program Regulations and Accountability

Maintains integrity and accountability of the School Nutrition Program through compliance with all federal,

state, and local regulations.

Maintains accountability of recorded documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures compliance with school/district/SN policies and procedures.

Professional Excellence

Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.

Demonstrates a positive attitude and team member skills of the school community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

High school Diploma required.

Vocational training in food service equipment maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration or related field and 5+ years of experience in related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities, preferred.

A valid NC driver’s license is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of mechanical or electronic equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools and power tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and in tight places. Physical demand requirements are for heavy work.

Note: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Revised 9/26/25 LFA

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,461.76 to $4,299.08 Per Month

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: [e-mail]