Bakery Facilities Technician — Keep Ovens Running

Call Your Mother; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Free English and Spanish classes

Duolingo reimbursement

Early wage access

Employee assistance program

Bagels on the house

Shift meals and 50% off

Job summary

Call Your Mother is hiring a Bakery Facilities Technician to keep DC commissary and production bakery equipment and building systems running safely and reliably. This hands-on role requires diagnosing repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordinating outside vendors as needed.

You’ll lead with action, know when to bring in specialists, and keep production informed while maintaining documentation and safety standards. Join a team that values speed, quality, and burrito-level vibes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on facilities or repair experience.
• Experience with bakery/restaurant equipment (ovens, refrigeration).
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility systems.
• Experience coordinating outside vendors.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and safety instructions.
• Ability to prioritize urgent repairs while maintaining preventive maintenance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• English and Spanish bilingual preferred for vendor/staff communication.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check.
• Willingness to work full-time Mon-Fri starting at 5:00 a.m. (+ after-hours).
• Adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete routine repairs on bakery, kitchen, production, and facility equipment.
• Serve as the first point of contact for equipment and facility issues at the commissary.
• Determine whether repairs can be completed safely in-house or require an outside specialist.
• Complete approximately 70% of equipment and facility repairs directly.
• Coordinate outside vendors for approximately 30% of repairs, including requesting quotes, scheduling service, providing access, and confirming completion.
• Escalate vendor selection, contract, budget, and major repair decisions to the Commissary Director.
• Build and follow a preventive-maintenance schedule that reduces breakdowns and extends equipment life.
• Conduct routine equipment and facility inspections and address concerns before they disrupt production.
• Respond to urgent equipment issues and help restore operations as quickly and safely as possible.
• Communicate equipment downtime, repair status, and operational impact clearly to the Commissary Director and production leaders.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service records, warranties, equipment manuals, and vendor information.
• Monitor commonly used parts, tools, and maintenance supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Support equipment installations, replacements, and facility‑improvement projects.
• Train team members on proper equipment care, basic troubleshooting, and when to report a problem.
• Follow all workplace safety, food-safety, sanitation, and equipment-lockout procedures.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend practical, cost-conscious solutions.
• Support other reasonable facilities and maintenance needs as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on facilities experience

Bakery/food equipment experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical/plumbing/HVAC knowledge

Vendor coordination

Reading manuals & safety docs

Maintenance planning

Organization & communication

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Driver's license & background check

Early morning shift availability

After-hours readiness

Can-do attitude

Job description

Call Your Mother is hiring a Bakery Facilities Technician to keep DC commissary and production bakery equipment and building systems running safely and reliably. This hands-on role requires diagnosing repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordinating outside vendors as needed.

You’ll lead with action, know when to bring in specialists, and keep production informed while maintaining documentation and safety standards. Join a team that values speed, quality, and burrito-level vibes.