Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician helps keep Swensons stands safe, functional, and ready to serve our guests. This part-time position performs routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and general repairs to restaurant facilities and equipment, working with stand leadership to address issues and minimize disruption to operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders, troubleshoot maintenance issues, and perform timely repairs across assigned Swensons locations.

• Perform general building repairs, including doors, locks, hardware, fixtures, minor plumbing, painting, patching, and basic carpentry.

• Inspect and maintain restaurant equipment, lighting, storage areas, and other facility components within training and authorization.

• Complete preventive maintenance and identify worn parts, recurring problems, and potential safety hazards before they disrupt operations.

• Notify leadership promptly of urgent hazards or equipment failures; secure affected areas and coordinate specialized repairs with approved vendors as directed.

• Follow safe work practices, equipment isolation procedures, manufacturer instructions, and food safety and sanitation requirements. Perform electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and other specialized work only when qualified and authorized.

• Document completed work, parts used, outstanding issues, and recommended follow-up; maintain tools, supplies, and clean work areas.

• Communicate repair status with stand leadership and complete other related maintenance duties as assigned.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Part-time schedule during AM working hours, supporting Swensons locations in Cleveland and Akron.

• Work occurs in active restaurant kitchens, equipment areas, and outdoor lots, with exposure to weather, temperature changes, noise, and wet or slippery surfaces.

• Work involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders, and moving tools, supplies, and equipment, with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment as needed. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, building repair, or a related trade required; restaurant or commercial equipment experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, building systems, and safe use of hand and power tools.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, work independently, and communicate professionally with team members and vendors.

• Ability to travel between assigned locations; a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required when driving for company business.