Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Evolving Solution Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities & Maintenan ce Manager to support the maintenance and repair needs of our 22 restaurant locations. This role ensures facilities and equipment are safe, functional, and well maintained by performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordinating specialized services when needed.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot issues, manage multiple sites, travel regularly between locations, and communicate repair status to

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and facilities upkeep across multiple sites.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve building and equipment issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and routine repairs at restaurant locations.
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and determine next steps.
• Complete minor repairs to doors, locks, fixtures, shelving, and other components.
• Address plumbing-related maintenance, such as leaks and clogs, when appropriate.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, and other facility tasks.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs and services.
• Travel regularly between restaurant locations and communicate repair status.

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Travel between locations

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Manager to support the maintenance and repair needs of our 22 restaurant locations. This position will help keep our facilities and equipment safe, functional, and well maintained by completing general repairs, troubleshooting maintenance issues, performing preventative maintenance, and coordinating specialized services when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and routine repairs at restaurant locations
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and determine the appropriate next steps
• Complete minor repairs to doors, locks, hardware, fixtures, shelving, walls, ceilings, and other building components
• Address routine plumbing-related maintenance, such as minor leaks, faucets, toilets, sinks, and clogs, when appropriate
• Perform basic carpentry, patching, painting, assembly, and other general facility work
• Troubleshoot restaurant equipment and complete general repairs within the scope of the position
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance to help reduce equipment failures and emergency repairs
• Identify potential maintenance concerns before they become larger or more costly issues
• Determine when repairs should be referred to a qualified, licensed, certified, or specialized service provider
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and services
• Assist with obtaining parts, tools, materials, and maintenance supplies
• Follow up on open repairs to ensure maintenance issues are resolved
• Help identify recurring equipment or facility problems and communicate concerns to management
• Assist management in evaluating whether equipment should be repaired or replaced
• Maintain organized records of repairs, preventative maintenance, and outstanding issues
• Communicate with restaurant and operations management regarding repair status and priorities
• Prioritize maintenance requests across multiple restaurant locations based on urgency and operational impact
• Travel regularly between restaurant locations
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs as reasonably required
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable laws, regulations, manufacturer instructions, and workplace safety requirements
• Perform other related facilities and maintenance duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, construction, property maintenance, restaurant maintenance, or a related field preferred
• Broad knowledge of general building and equipment maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools
• Ability to recognize when a repair requires specialized professional service
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between restaurant locations as required

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position may include:

• Regularly standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and working in and around restaurant facilities
• Using hand and power tools
• Climbing ladders when necessary to perform job duties
• Moving and carrying tools, parts, supplies, and equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments and around operating restaurant equipment

This position performs general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work. Work requiring a specific professional license, certification, permit, or specialized qualification will be referred to an appropriately qualified service provider.