Facilities Maintenance Technician

Southside Market & Bbq; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Program

25% Employee Discount on Restaurant

Shift meal discount

401K matching program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus

Leadership Development Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD

Vacation and Sick pay

Holiday closures paid

Job summary

Southside Market & Barbeque in Elgin, TX is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee daily upkeep of restaurants, commissary kitchen and plant. You will perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration repairs, maintain walk-in coolers and boilers, and manage CMMS work orders while coordinating with third-party contractors and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires travel between multiple locations, on-call and after-hours work, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Degree from a vocational school preferred.
• Facilities or Maintenance certificates a plus.
• 3 years of Maintenance Technician experience preferred, restaurant environment ideal.
• Experience supporting multi-unit locations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical systems, etc.
• Proficiency in reading electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Experience using CMMS work order system (Ecotrak).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Food Handler Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and components.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems and water equipment.
• Maintain HVAC, refrigeration and walk-in coolers; manage temperature control.
• Manage facilities management software; log work orders and track parts.
• Support preventive maintenance and coordinate third-party contractors.
• Daily management of work orders to minimize downtime.
• Travel between multiple restaurants as required.
• On-call availability after hours, holidays and weekends.
• Observe safety and security standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC knowledge

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Vocational degree

Facilities or Maintenance certificates

Tools

CMMS Ecotrak

Blueprints & drawings

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southside Market and BBQ - Elgin, TX 78621Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: FacilitiesUnder the direction of the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for the daily maintenance of all the Restaurants, Commissary Kitchen and Plant as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Performs installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including wiring, circuit breakers, distribution panels, motors and control systems. Must be skilled in diagnosing and replacing electrical components such as contactors, relays, and transformers. Familiarity with three-phase power and low-voltage control circuits is required.
2. 2. Performs repairs/replacements and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems such as drains, toilets, sinks, water heaters, boilers and water softeners and related equipment. Must be able to diagnose complex piping issues, install or repair valves, and ensure compliance with plumbing codes.
3. 3. Independently supervise, troubleshoot and assist in repairs with HVAC, refrigeration and other mechanical systems in a food manufacturing environment. Must be proficient in maintaining and repairing commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and specialized ventilation for wood-fired cooking equipment. Knowledge of temperature control systems and preventive maintenance protocols is essential.
4. 4. Manage and maintain our facilities management software, including accurate logging of work orders, tracking parts and equipment, and producing detailed daily and weekly reports.
5. 5. Supports ongoing comprehensive preventative maintenance plan, including scheduling regular inspections and upkeep for all critical systems. Coordinates with third-party contractors for specialized repairs, ensures work is completed to company standards and within budget.
6. 6. Managing work orders daily with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime with minimal disruption
7. 7. Ability to travel between multiple restaurants is required
8. 8. Ability to be on-call and may require (after hours), holiday and weekend work
9. 9. Observes safety and security standards
10. 10. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Southside Market & Barbeque.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Degree from a vocational school preferred
• Any Facilities or Maintenance Certificates a plus
• 3 years of Maintenance Technician experience preferred preferably in Restaurant environment
• Experience supporting multi-unit / locations
• Strong knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of HVAC/R, plumbing, equipment, carpentry, electrical systems, etc.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Working knowledge of blueprints, drawings, facilities machines and equipment
• Previous experience using a CMMS work order management system (Ecotrak)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills attention to details
• Food Handler Certification required.

Language Skills

• Ability to listen, read, write and speak fluently in English for all job-related circumstances.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, he/she is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. He/she is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. He/she will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Temperature will vary from hot and humid to cold due to area of facility, in or outside of facility.

Full Time Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition
• 25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise items
• Shift meal discount of $8.75 per day
• 401K - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Focused Leadership Development Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability
• 1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts on day 1
• 1 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts on day 1
• ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter – if normally scheduled for day it occurs on
• Full time set Schedules