MECHANIC - NE (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,,

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking a full-time Mechanic in Jacksonville, FL to service and repair commercial refrigeration, cooking, and food service equipment. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and installing vending and related systems in an educational facility.

Applicants should have EPA 608 certification, a valid non-CDL Class C driver’s license, and experience with walk-in coolers, freezers, ovens, fryers, and steamers.

Qualifications

• Prior experience servicing commercial refrigeration, cooking, and food service equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides customers one-on-one attention to detail, addressing specific client concerns.
• Responds to dispatch calls for machine repairs.
• Calls on existing customers to determine adequacy of service; listens to and resolves service complaints.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines to determine causes of malfunctions; dismantles machines to gain access to problem areas.
• Inspects parts to detect wear, misalignment or other mechanical problems; removes and replaces worn or defective parts; repairs broken parts; realigns and adjusts components; tests machine operation following repair.
• Reviews inventory and orders parts; ships and receives machines; maintains equipment inventory.
• Prepares machines for installation at accounts; assists in installations and removals.
• Sets up and operates mechanical equipment and small hand tools (e.g., drills, grinders welding torches) for machine repair.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment; performs job safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Refrigeration

Troubleshooting

Equipment Repair

EPA 608

Driver's License

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Welding

Job description

Mechanic - NE Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time MECHANIC - NE position.

Location: Duval County Public Schools - 2924 Knights Lane, East Building 5, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior experience servicing commercial refrigeration, cooking, and food service equipment and experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial equipment.

• Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and fix commercial cooking, holding, warewashing, and refrigeration equipment—including walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, ovens, fryers, and steamers.
• Refrigerant Handling: Recover, evacuate, and charge refrigerants in compliance with environmental regulations.
• EPA Certification: Valid EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred) for safe refrigerant handling.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record to operate a company service vehicle. Non-CDL Class C driver's license.

Fixed Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Chartwells K12

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Inspects, repairs, maintains and assists in the installation of vending machines and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customers one-on-one attention to detail, addressing specific client concerns.
• Responds to dispatch calls for machine repairs.
• Calls on existing customers to determine adequacy of service; listens to and resolves service complaints.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines to determine causes of malfunctions; dismantles machines to gain access to problem areas.
• Inspects parts to detect wear, misalignment or other mechanical problems; removes and replaces worn or defective parts; repairs broken parts; realigns and adjusts components; tests machine operation following repair.
• Reviews inventory and orders parts; ships and receives machines; maintains equipment inventory.
• Prepares machines for installation at accounts; assists in installations and removals.
• Sets up and operates mechanical equipment and small hand tools (e.g., drills, grinders welding torches) for machine repair.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment; performs job safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Type I refrigeration certification & Valid Non-CDL Class C driver's license.

Associates At Chartwells K-12 Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.