Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

INTERNATIONAL FOOD SUPPLY INC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya Hala & World Foods is seeking a dependable Multi-Site Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to keep our stores, offices, and properties safe, clean, functional, and welcoming.

This hands-on role requires practical problem-solving and the ability to work independently across multiple locations, performing preventive maintenance, light repairs, and coordination with contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• General maintenance, facilities, building, restaurant, grocery, or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and safely in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, light repairs, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain building components, fixtures, and exterior areas.
• Respond to urgent facility needs and prevent small issues from enlarging.
• Complete light carpentry, painting, repairs, and related tasks.
• Travel between locations to support multiple sites.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities experience

Building maintenance

Restaurant maintenance

Grocery maintenance

Driving license

Education

High school diploma

Trade training

Job description

Multi-Site Facilities & Maintenance SpecialistYa Hala & World FoodsFull-time | Non-exempt | $22–$24 per hour, depending on experienceKeep Our Places RunningYa Hala and World Foods are looking for a dependable, hands-on Multi-Site Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to help keep our stores, restaurants, offices, and properties safe, clean, functional, and welcoming.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, takes pride in well-maintained spaces, and can work independently across multiple locations.What You’ll DoPerform preventive maintenance, light repairs, and equipment troubleshooting.Maintain building components, fixtures, equipment, and exterior areas.Respond to urgent facility needs and help prevent small issues from becoming larger problems.Complete light carpentry, hardware installation, painting, caulking, drywall patching, and related repairs.Perform deep cleaning and help maintain sanitary grocery, restaurant, storage, and back-of-house areas.Document maintenance activities, work orders, repairs, photos, and follow-up needs.Support store projects, remodels, equipment installations, moves, and seasonal setups.Coordinate with contractors and vendors when specialized or licensed work is required.Travel between company locations and provide reliable follow-through from request to completion.What We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have:General maintenance, facilities, building, restaurant, grocery, or related experience.A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.Good judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently.Familiarity with common tools and practical repairs.Experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, or commercial buildings is helpful.The ability to communicate professionally with store teams, vendors, contractors, and leadership.A commitment to working safely and following company, food-safety, and chemical-handling procedures.Physical RequirementsThis position requires regular travel between company locations and the ability to:Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.Climb ladders and work safely at elevated locations.Work outdoors and in hot, cold, wet, noisy, or dusty environments.Stand and walk for extended periods.Bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and work in confined areas.Why This Role MattersWell-maintained spaces help our teams do their best work and help every customer feel welcome. In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting the daily operations and long-term care of Ya Hala and World Foods.Pay: $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience.Ya Hala and World Foods are committed to creating clean, safe, and welcoming places for our employees, customers, and communities.Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities support, building maintenance, restaurant maintenance, grocery maintenance, or a related field.Ability to troubleshoot and complete practical repairs safely.Working knowledge of common tools, hardware, plumbing fixtures, lighting, building components, and maintenance procedures.Ability to recognize when work requires a licensed contractor or specialized service provider.Experience with preventive-maintenance schedules, work orders, vendor coordination, or basic maintenance records preferred.Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent requests, and follow through across multiple locations.Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.Ability to travel regularly between company locations and transport tools, parts, and supplies.Ability to use email, mobile devices, digital work-order systems, and basic documentation tools.Ability to follow food-safety, cleaning, chemical-handling, workplace-safety, and company procedures.Ability to work respectfully and professionally around employees, customers, vendors, contractors, tenants, and members of the public.Ability to lift, carry, hold, and deliver items weighing up to 40 pounds.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work in confined areas.Ability to work safely in hot, cold, wet, noisy, dusty, indoor, and outdoor environments.High school diploma, trade training, certifications, or equivalent experience preferred but not required.