Facilities Technician

Gate Gourmet; Cincinnati Southern Junction (KY); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary accident coverage

Hospital plans

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Free hot meals for unit operations

Job summary

Gate Gourmet operates a 24/7 facilities team responsible for maintaining critical equipment and infrastructure. The role involves coordinating with contractors, performing repairs, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across multiple unit locations.

You will handle electrical, plumbing, HVAC-related tasks and preventive maintenance as part of a hands-on maintenance team. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical skills, the ability to prioritize, and experience with building systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must pass welding test.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed.
• Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall-covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and door hardware.
• Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves.
• Performs exterior repairs including irrigation, signs, fence, roof, and metal siding.
• Performs daily site inspections of facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment and creates equipment check sheets.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Welding (testing)

Sheet metal

Airport badge eligibility

Self-motivation & prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

• The Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation.
• Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as, the appearances of the facilities and grounds at various property locations.
• The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. Therefore, this person must be self directed and be able to prioritize.

Hourly Salary Range

$20-26/hour

Benefits

• Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring the safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed. Escorts contractors in critical areas when required.
• Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall-covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and door hardware.
• Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves.
• Performs exterior repairs including but not limited to irrigation, signs, fence, roof, and metal siding.
• Performs daily site inspections of the facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment as assigned and creates equipment check sheets as requested.
• Provides a report to the Maintenance Coordinator noting any problems found.
• Performs repairs of Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, which may include heating boilers, air conditioning units, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, building automation controls and filter replacement.
• Performs electrical repairs, such as replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, cord caps, wiring of single and three phase motors, and installation of circuits.
• Manages work requests, creates spreadsheets for and maintains an inventory of tools and supplies, creates online purchase orders for parts and supplies as required.
• Manages office furniture reconfigurations, furniture moves and office moves, as requested.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience: Requires at least 2 full years of recent related experience

Technical Skills (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems
• Must pass company testing for welding
• Sheet metal mechanic
• Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge required
• Ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge (if required)

Language / Communication Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: unit Type of Employment: full-timeTravel %: none Exemption Classification: non-exempt

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job

• Regularly stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.
• In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. Push and pull or maneuver 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors 50% of the time.
• Ability to work at heights of or about 50 feet.

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager: 1 (varies by unit: QA Operations Manager, General Manager Unit, Manager Area Operations Facilities, Area Engineer, Operations Facilities Lead Tech) Dotted Line Manager 1 Estimated Total Size of Team: 2 gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live ourValues of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate theseValues, we expect to observe the following from everyone: Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting.gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

Additional Information

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We anticipate that this job will close on: 10/31/2026

About gategroup

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.