Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Department: Facilities

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Status: Full-Time/ Part-Time

Reports to: General Manager

Customary Day/Hours: Monday – Friday. General daily hours 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM (Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, emergency calls, and overtime as necessary).

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Facilities Technician with a minimum of three years of experience in restaurant facilities management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for hands-on repairs and maintenance throughout the building and equipment. Prior experience in restaurant equipment, HVAC, and refrigeration repair is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine building inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Complete minor repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, and workspace setup.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, lighting, and building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, air handlers, exhaust fans, unit heaters, and split systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and service calls.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors as directed.
• Maintain facility grounds, including seasonal upkeep and minor landscaping duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with emergency response and facility-related incidents as needed.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in facility management or related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in facility management, operations or project management required

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to demonstrate strong affinity for Blue Plate’s mission: Our mission is to “care more” for others through food and service experiences that turn our partner’s vision into reality.
• Experience performing basic HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues and alert leadership when needed.
• Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations that are understandable by the target audience.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office and Google applications.
• Proficiency in restaurant equipment repairs preferred.
• Competency in safely operating various equipment and personal hand tools and comply with all safety and quality requirements while performing your job.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch; constant standing throughout shift is required
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather)
• May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather)
• Noise level is moderate to loud
• May work near toxic/caustic chemical and with fumes or airborne particles
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Range: $30.00 – $40.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.