Facilities/Maintenance Manager

Chick-fil-A; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Facilities Lead in New Jersey to oversee the maintenance of restaurant equipment and facilities, ensuring reliability, safety, and a proactive preventive maintenance program. This role focuses on long-term equipment health and asset performance.

The ideal candidate will diagnose issues, interact with staff and vendors, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while upholding Chick-fil-A standards and certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and develop effective repair solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively interact with staff, management, and external vendors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Must obtain Chick-fil-A maintenance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable equipment and safe facilities.
• Oversee preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure restaurants operate at a consistently high level.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Certifications

Job description

The Facilities Lead is an independent, forward-thinking leader with a strong desire to continuously expand their knowledge and technical capabilities. This individual is responsible for ensuring both restaurants operate at a consistently high level by maintaining reliable equipment, safe facilities, and a well-organized preventative maintenance program.

The Facilities Lead serves in a primarily non-operational capacity, allowing them to remain focused on the condition, reliability, and long-term health of the restaurants' equipment and physical assets. The role requires a high level of ownership, urgency, organization, and flexibility to support the needs of the business.

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Proof of Certification preferred

Ability to diagnose equipment issues and develop effective repair solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively interact with staff, management, and external vendors.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and meet deadlines.

Must obtain specific Chick-fil-A maintenance certifications.