Facilities/Maintenance Manager

Chick-fil-A | New Jersey; Fairview (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chick-fil-A Facilities Lead is an independent, forward-thinking leader responsible for ensuring restaurants operate at a high level by maintaining reliable equipment, safe facilities, and a well-organized preventative maintenance program.

This role focuses on the long-term health of the restaurants' assets, requiring ownership, urgency, organization, and the ability to work with staff, management, and external vendors to meet deadlines and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and develop effective repair solutions.
• Must obtain Chick-fil-A maintenance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable equipment and safe facilities across restaurants.
• Oversee a preventative maintenance program and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Maintenance 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.