Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician Position

Locally owned and operated McDonald's looking to fill a Equipment Technician Position to work in our 12 restaurants across central Nebraska.

Job Summary

Oversees the performance & maintenance of machines & equipment in restaurants

Full-time position

Experience required

Technical training preferred

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair broken equipment
• Performs general plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) repairs to the facility's equipment and systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines and equipment.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with primary maintenance & managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with managers regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Obtains services of outside contractors when repairs require specialized training.
• Performs general cleaning tasks in the facility.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repair.
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• Previous experience in related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Info:

Along with competitive pay, a Maintenance Person at a McDonald's Corporate owned restaurant is eligible for incredible benefits including:

• 2-3 weeks paid time off
• $3,000/yr. towards insurance
• Company vehicle provided
• Paid training provided
• Free meals & 30% national discount
• 100% tuition-free undergraduate degree
• Regular raises & reviews
• Free uniforms
• Annual IRA bonus

Salary: $85,000-$100,000/year (based on experience)