Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Jersey-Mike; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel

Tools

Safety equipment

Paid training

Job summary

JMB Foods, the Jersey Mike's franchise group, seeks a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead hands-on repairs for 30+ Jersey Mike's locations across New Jersey. Field-based role with statewide travel and a full-time weekday schedule with occasional early or late shifts.

You will diagnose repairs, service restaurant equipment, and escalate to licensed trades when needed. Company vehicle, fuel, tools, safety gear, and paid training are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years hands-on facilities maintenance in multi-site settings; 5+ years preferred.
• EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerants.
• HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, CFESA, OSHA/lockout‑tagout experience.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment brands listed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete general facility repairs across 30+ locations.
• Respond to repair requests and coordinate with licensed trades when needed.
• Service and troubleshoot commercial restaurant equipment (walk-ins, coolers, grills, and more).
• Escalate issues requiring licensed trades and oversee completion.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC expertise

Electrical work

Plumbing

CFESA/lockout‑tagout

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Multi-site leadership

Tools

Bizerba

Nu-Vu

Hoshizaki

Delfield

CaptiveAire

Imperial

Vulcan

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Hands-on facilities leadership for 30+ Jersey Mike's locations

Location: Field-based throughout New Jersey; regular statewide travel required

Schedule: Full-time; primarily weekdays with occasional early-morning, evening, weekend, or emergency response

Compensation: Based on experience, technical ability, and certifications

Company support: Company vehicle, fuel, tools, safety equipment, and paid technical/manufacturer training

The Job:

• Diagnose and complete general facility repairs, including light plumbing and electrical work within your legal and technical scope, carpentry, doors and hardware, ceiling tiles, walls and painting, flooring, lighting, furniture, fixtures, and exterior/storefront items.
• Respond to repair requests across the portfolio
• Troubleshoot and service commercial restaurant equipment such as walk-in coolers and freezers, sandwich units, deli cases, under-counter refrigerators, ice machines, bread ovens and proofers, grills and griddles, slicers, exhaust hoods and fans, and warming equipment.
• Escalate work that requires a licensed trade, special manufacturer authorization, or a specialized contractor, and remain accountable for the issue through completion.

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What separates us:

• Excellence is the expectation.
  • We were awarded Jersey Mike’s Subs Franchisee of the Year.
• We make a difference.
  • We make a difference in the community - Sponsorships, donations, fundraisers - including on the Day of Giving, when we donate 100% of all sales.
• Family comes first.
  • Work/life balance is a top priority. Flexible scheduling and no late-night hours allow us to be there for the important moments.
• We take fun seriously.
  • It doesn't have to be all business, right? Culture is everything to us!
• Hard work that matters.
  • What we do on a daily basis impacts the lives of others. This is work that matters.
• Benefits are important.
  • 50% off food on and off shift, Health & Dental Benefits, 401K plans, are all available to qualified team members.

Preferred Credentials:

• At least 3 years of hands‑on facilities maintenance, commercial kitchen equipment service, or multi‑site restaurant, hospitality, or retail maintenance experience; 5+ years is preferred.
• EPA Section 608 certification, which is required for any work involving regulated refrigerants.
• HVAC/refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, CFESA, OSHA/lockout‑tagout, or manufacturer‑specific certifications.
• Experience with Bizerba, Nu-Vu, Hoshizaki, Delfield, CaptiveAire, Imperial, Vulcan, or similar commercial kitchen equipment.

JMB Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination prohibited by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

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