BASIC PURPOSE:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to providing assistance to blind persons in becoming self-supporting, useful members of society by helping them in business-related practices. Provides repair services and training in the use of automated merchandising equipment.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Repairs and refurbishes a wide variety of automated merchandising equipment used in the vending/food industry.

• Performs installation, setup and removal of automated merchandising equipment.

• Provides in service training in the operation and routine maintenance of automated merchandising equipment.

• Manages parts inventory for automated merchandising equipment.

• Prepares required maintenance schedules and reports.

LEVEL DESCRIPTOR:

Level I:             Code: K30A             Salary Band: G

This job family consists of only one level and incumbent employees are responsible for performing all functions related to the position to which assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical and electronic automated vending systems; of subassemblies such as coin machines and bill acceptors; and of small business management. Ability is required to trouble shoot and evaluate vending machines; to establishing and maintain effective working relationships with others; to advise operators on equipment usage; and to write reports.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in vending machine or small appliance maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one month of technical training in the repair of vending machines and small appliances for each month of the required experience.