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Title: Lead Food Service Equipment Specialist
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 7. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category: Skilled Craft
Department: Facilities Management - Facilities Services
Division: Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date: 08/03/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement: High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Technical/vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. Minimum of eight years in a particular area, field, or craft, performing at a journeyperson or equivalent level with at least one year supervisory experience. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position: Assist in the supervision and coordination of employees in assigned areas in a particular craft, skill or unit. Provides skilled work at the journeyperson level involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of various pieces of food service equipment in all dining facilities on campus.
Primary Responsibilities: Leads and assists with the supervision of all reporting employees in Food Equipment Services. Assists in planning, organizing, and controlling assigned duties. Directs, delegates, and oversees the work of assigned employees. Schedules work assignments and coordinates preventive maintenance and repair activities to ensure efficient operation of Food Equipment Services. May assist with employee relations, problems, and other employee-related areas such as interviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding applicants and present employees. Oversees training, both formal and informal, including on-the-job training (OJT) and the sharing of technical knowledge gained through experience. Assists in maintaining equipment records, work documentation, inventory records, reports, departmental policies, and procedures. May assist in budget preparation, equipment replacement planning, and maintenance scheduling. Provides technical guidance and support in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and operation of food service equipment and associated electrical, plumbing, gas, and refrigeration systems. Oversees preventive maintenance programs and assists in prioritizing and coordinating emergency repairs. Works with food service contractors and departmental personnel to determine equipment requirements and may assist in developing specifications for equipment procurement. Reviews completed work to ensure compliance with departmental standards, safety practices, and operational requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications: Good working knowledge of the various types of food service equipment and systems used in commercial kitchen and dining operations, including electrical, gas, plumbing, refrigeration, cooking, and food preparation equipment. Proficiency in all phases of work performed by Food Service Equipment Specialists. Ability to use and oversee the proper use of tools, equipment, and testing instruments required in the performance of assigned duties. Working conditions are considered fair but involve more than average (25-50%) exposure to one or more disagreeable elements or hazardous equipment, materials, and chemicals, including dust, grease, cleaning chemicals, fumes, wet conditions, heat, noise, and moving mechanical equipment. Contacts will vary according to departmental assignment and may include other University departments, faculty, staff, students, food service contractors, equipment vendors, and off-campus agencies. Work requires the exercise of moderate judgment in the application and interpretation of policies, procedures, technical specifications, and maintenance practices. Decisions and commitments usually relate to many minor problems and occasionally to major operational issues affecting food service operations. Moderately serious consequences or loss may result from errors in judgment.
Will be required to be locally available for on-call duty 24 hours a day, seven days per week on a rotational basis for emergencies as required by the department.
Position requires driving and operating a University vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier is required.
Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy and must be worn as required.
Full Time Part Time: Full Time
Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48095
EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university’s significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
Company info
Website: https://www.shsu.edu/
Telephone: 936-294-1070
Location: 1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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