Store Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Store Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that the store’s physical assets, equipment, and facilities are in safe, clean, and fully operational condition. This role supports daily store operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with company safety and sanitation standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Store & Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine inspection of store facilities (dining, kitchen, storage, exterior areas)
• Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and functionality of all physical areas
• Conduct minor repairs (e.g., plumbing leaks, lighting, fixtures, doors, tiles)

2. Equipment Maintenance

• Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment (e.g., fryers, grills, refrigerators, freezers)
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate with accredited vendors for major repairs
• Ensure all equipment is operating efficiently to avoid downtime

3. Preventive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance checklist (weekly, monthly)
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities and completed repairs
• Proactively identify potential issues before they escalate

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards (e.g., OSHA, local codes)
• Immediately report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment failures
• Support implementation of safety programs and store audits

5. Vendor & Repair Coordination

• Assist in coordinating with third-party service providers for major repairs
• Monitor work completion and ensure quality of vendor services

6. Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to urgent repair needs (e.g., equipment breakdown, electrical issues)
• Minimize operational disruption through timely intervention 
• Support minor renovation projects (e.g., repainting, rearranging fixtures beyond routine maintenance)
• Provide general cleaning support during peak hours or manpower shortage
• Assist in delivery unloading or movement of supplies/equipment
• Participate in store opening or closing activities not directly related to maintenance
• Support administrative tasks such as filing maintenance records or encoding reports
• Accompany or assist vendors/contractors beyond coordination (e.g., carrying materials)
• Take part in company events, meetings, or training sessions

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

Experience

• At least 6 months–1 year maintenance or handyman experience (QSR/retail preferred)
• Ability to use basic tools and maintenance equipment 

Other Qualifications

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

  • Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting.
  • Stand or Sit for long periods of time.
  • May work in hot, cold, or wet environments (kitchen/freezer areas)
  • Hear well enough to communicate with coworkers.
  • Climb, stoop, and kneel rarely.
  • Flexible schedule, including weekends, and holidays.
• Be required to work irregular hours, varying work shifts schedules as necessary at work.

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to normal store working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  Tensions and pressures may arise in meeting deadlines and goals. Eyestrain may occur because of continuous computer use.
• Tensions and pressures may arise in meeting deadlines and goals.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  The duties, responsibilities may differ from the job description, and that the other duties as assigned, may be part of the job.

If the position requires a college/university degree, it must have been issued by an educational institution accredited by the United States Department of Education.  Any degree issued by educational institution outside the United States must include documentation validating the equivalency of the degree to the same degree in the United States to be considered acceptable for this company’s purposes.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities maybe requested by calling View phone number on ziprecruiter.com at least five (5) working days in advance of the scheduled examination/assessment date(s).

APPLICANTS MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA.

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