Restaurant Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to help keep our restaurant clean, safe, functional, and well-maintained. This position is ideal for someone with strong handyman skills who can identify and address everyday maintenance issues before they become larger problems.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for general building maintenance, minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and keeping both front- and back-of-house areas in good condition.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform general handyman and maintenance work throughout the restaurant.
• Complete minor repairs to walls, doors, fixtures, furniture, shelving, and other restaurant equipment.
• Perform paint touch-ups and minor drywall repairs as needed.
• Dust and clean hard-to-reach areas, fixtures, vents, ledges, ceiling areas, and other surfaces.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including replacing faucets, tightening fittings, clearing minor clogs, and addressing small leaks.
• Assist with basic electrical maintenance when appropriate; electrical experience is a plus.
• Replace light bulbs, switches, outlets, and other components when properly qualified and permitted.
• Assemble, install, or repair shelving, fixtures, furniture, and other items.
• Inspect the restaurant regularly for maintenance issues and identify potential problems before they become major repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain exterior areas, including doors, walls, sidewalks, signage, and other property features as needed.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance involving kitchen and restaurant equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests from management in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and use tools and equipment properly.
• Communicate larger repair needs or safety concerns to management and recommend when professional contractors are required.

Qualifications

• Previous handyman, maintenance, construction, facilities, or similar experience preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs.
• Basic plumbing experience required or strongly preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Painting and drywall repair experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine practical solutions.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance tasks.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a jack-of-all-tradeswho takes pride in keeping a property looking good and operating properly. We are looking for someone who sees a problem, figures out how to fix it, and takes care of it without needing to be told every step of the way.

Restaurant experience is helpful but not required. A strong background in general maintenance, construction, remodeling, facilities, or handyman work is highly valued.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally work around heat, noise, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and restaurant equipment.

Schedule

Schedule may be flexible based on restaurant operating needs. Some work may need to be performed before opening, after closing, or during slower operating periods to minimize disruption to guests and staff.

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person