Facilities Maintenance Technician

Southside Market & BBQ; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount on food

Shift meal discount

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southside Market & Barbeque is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee daily upkeep of our restaurants, commissary kitchen and plant. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and coordinating with contractors while maintaining compliance and safety.

You will manage CMMS logging, preventive maintenance schedules, and daily reports, with travel between locations and after-hours availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from a vocational school preferred.
• Any Facilities or Maintenance Certificates a plus.
• 3 years of Maintenance Technician experience preferred, preferably in Restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including wiring, circuit breakers, distribution panels, motors and controls.
• Repair and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems (drains, toilets, sinks, water heaters, boilers, water softeners).
• Independently supervise and assist in HVAC, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems in a food manufacturing environment; maintain walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and ventilation for wood-fired cooking equipment.
• Manage facilities management software, log work orders, track parts/equipment, and produce daily/weekly reports.
• Support comprehensive preventive maintenance plan; coordinate with third-party contractors; ensure work completed to company standards and within budget.
• Manage daily work orders with urgency to minimize downtime; travel between multiple restaurants; on-call for after-hours/holidays/weekends; observe safety standards.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Plumbing

HVAC/R

Reading schematics

CMMS (Ecotrak)

Blueprints

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Vocational school degree

Facilities maintenance certificate

Tools

Ecotrak CMMS

Job description

Under 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 RESPONSIBILITIES1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Managing work orders daily with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime with minimal disruption7. Ability to travel between multiple restaurants is required8. Ability to be on-call and may require (after hours), holiday and weekend work9. Observes safety and security standards10. 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.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or ExperienceDegree from a vocational school preferredAny Facilities or Maintenance Certificates a plus3 years of Maintenance Technician experience preferred preferably in Restaurant environmentExperience supporting multi-unit / locationsStrong knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of HVAC/R, plumbing, equipment, carpentry, electrical systems, etc.Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematicsWorking knowledge of blueprints, drawings, facilities machines and equipmentPrevious experience using a CMMS work order management system (Ecotrak)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsOutstanding organizational skillsExcellent problem-solving skills attention to detailsFood Handler Certification required.Language SkillsAbility to listen, read, write and speak fluently in English for all job-related circumstances.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Physical DemandsWhile 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 EnvironmentThe 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 BenefitsTuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition25% Employee Discount on Restaurant food purchases, 10% Discount on Market and Merchandise itemsShift meal discount of $8.75 per day401K - 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 ProgramFocused Leadership Development ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts on day 11 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts on day 1ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter – if normally scheduled for day it occurs onFull time set Schedules