Facilities Maintenance Technician

Akron OH

Description

In 1934, Wesley “Pop” Swenson had a dream. He wanted to serve folks the best burger possible, insisting on fresh beef ground in-house to ensure the best quality burgers. Since then our signature Galley Boy has won multiple awards and we have grown into 16 restaurants, 2 Food Trucks and a Commissary all located in Northeast and Central Ohio through dedication and hard work. Our business is expanding rapidly, and as a result, we need fun and energetic leaders that share our passion for perfection to join our growing team. If you possess an internal drive to succeed while having fun, then you may just be a natural SWENATIC and we want to meet you! • Prioritize and troubleshoot inbound maintenance requests for inhouse maintenance or vendor when necessary. • Perform scheduled and unscheduled day to day maintenance of all restaurants including but not limited to plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical and restaurant equipment. • Perform regular preventative maintenance on all restaurant equipment. • Inspect, operate, or test equipment to diagnose malfunctions. • Understand and have experience in facility refurbishment, renovations, and new building installs. • Perform building, sidewalk and parking lot repairs as needed. • Ability to work within a team and on your own. • Perform duties within maintenance budgets to meet set objectives. • Ability to understand and interpret equipment manuals and work orders. • Monitor inventory and place orders. • Keep all appropriate parties informed on progress and progression. • Ensure adherence to health/safety procedures and policies. • Availability to be on-call for emergencies. ADA Requirements/Physical Standards: • Exposure to extreme temperatures based upon variable weather conditions inside and outside. • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility and reasonable range of motion such as bending, stooping, standing, walking, stirring, lifting to complete physical tasks related to responsibilities. • Able to safely respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others. • Safely transport and lift up to 50 lbs. • Safely work frequently in and prolonged exposure to a hot and damp environment. Safely work frequently in and prolonged exposure to a sub-40 degree (F) environment. • Ability to safely work in environment that includes wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise. • Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally and listen attentively to employees, guests, vendors, and visitors. • Ability to give appropriate notice for any need to deviate - in any way - from one's scheduled shift to the appropriate manager. Requirements • Proven experience as a multi-unit maintenance technician preferably in the restaurant industry. • Experience in scheduling and planning and performing maintenance operations. • Experience working alongside outside vendors. • Working knowledge of HVAC equipment; Forced air systems; Refrigeration repair and overall restaurant kitchen equipment. • Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance functions including installation and repairs. • Strong written and verbal skills. • Self-starter highly motivated with strong planning and organizational skills. • Proven problem-solving skills. • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation between locations. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. • Able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. • General skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Work and Outlook.