KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

The Opportunity

The Child Nutrition Sr. Facilities Technician is an essential part of the Child Nutrition  Department. The Child Nutrition Sr. Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining,  repairing and installing Child Nutrition equipment. Duties include working on commercial  cooking equipment, cleaning and maintaining refrigeration equipment throughout the region  and responding to support tickets. He/she will perform handyman work, handle emergencies  24/7, and problem solve on a daily basis. The Child Nutrition Sr. Facilities Technician will build  relationships with outside vendor companies such as commercial refrigeration repair services  when needed. He/she will take pride and ownership of the region’s Child Nutrition equipment,  facilities, and grounds. As a key member of the statewide Child Nutrition team, the Child  Nutrition Sr. Facilities Technician will report to the Regional Child Nutrition Manager and work  in conjunction with our facilities department. This position furthers the mission of KIPP by  ensuring that our food service facilities are operational, clean and safe for students and faculty. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctions in café equipment.
• Install new commercial kitchen equipment and components. 
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.  (Both electronic and pneumatic) 
• Fabricate, assemble, and install gas, water and drain piping according to specifications  and code. 
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration equipment (i.e., walk in  and reach in refrigerators and freezers and ice machines and dispensers). 
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material. 
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair gas and electric steamers, mixers, slicers, food  processors, convection ovens, dishwashers, garbage disposals, steam line tables, vent hoods, booster water heaters, etc.
• Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls  according to wiring schematics. 
• Maintain refrigerant dispensing records to meet federal requirements. 
•  Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all kitchen equipment,  including changing of filters and cleaning condensers and coils.
• Receive and complete work orders. Order/secure parts to make repairs as needed. 
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain accurate written records on material and labor used. 
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. 
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean. 
• Work with cafeteria managers and supervisors to complete projects.  
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.  
• Respond to emergency calls as needed. 

• Minimum 5 years’ facilities maintenance related experience preferred. 
• Expertise in, or technical knowledge of electrical and/or plumbing systems is required. 
• EPA and/or HVAC Certification required 
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment repairs, maintenance, and installation  techniques 
• Knowledge of building systems and the maintenance and repair thereof. 
• Licensure or certification in a trade is highly preferred. 
• Skill in maintaining positive relations with others. 
• Ability to manage complex projects or multiple small projects simultaneously. 
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic  environment. 
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of  stakeholders with different interests and needs. 
• Basic computer skills required; Experience in Microsoft Outlook and/or facilities work  order software management software preferred. 
• English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 
• Reliable transportation required (may be required to drive to different facilities or to  pick up supplies during the workday). 
• Flexibility in work schedule.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.

As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.