Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead

El Tigre Food Stores/ Tex Best Travel Centers provide a unique workplace experience for all of our team members within Retail Convenience Stores. Our goal is to make sure our team members succeed in a fun, family focused environment. If you are a team player interested in learning and growing, El Tigre/ Tex Best is the place for you to begin your career journey.

The Maintenance Lead will oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, carpentry, painting, and other building systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks throughout the retail store.
• Identify and report the need for major repairs.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are kept in clean and operational condition.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with store setup and takedown for special events.
• Collaborate with store staff to maintain a safe and pleasant shopping environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for equipment and facilities in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Provide equipment maintenance support and preventive maintenance and on-demand/emergency basis which may include power washing, change filters, painting, ceiling tiles replaced, lightbulb replacement and other similar duties.

Incentives/Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Exceptional Training
• Competitive Pay
• 401K With a Competitive Company Match

Qualifications

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Proven experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Ability to handle physical workload and stand for extended periods.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of motivation and proactivity.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders for access to ceilings and signs.
• Ability to crawl in access areas and under counters and dispensers.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble large and small mechanical, plumbing, and electrical parts, assemblies, and components.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and special equipment to complete work assignments.
• Ability to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching.

Competencies

Comfortable in a fast-moving environment.

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Proactive mindset.

High energy and strong work ethic.

Education and Experience

The position requires the following educational experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least three years of maintenance experience required.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily inside a retail store and an outdoor environment. Driving to district stores will be required.

Disclaimer

La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management.

This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate.