Food-Service Maintenance Technician (Multi-Location)

Popeyes; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair hot-side and cold-side equipment across multiple locations in the Portland/Salem/Vancouver area. The role covers holding cabinets, ovens, walk-ins, freezers, ice machines, beverage systems, and related equipment.

HVAC experience is desirable but not required; candidate should have 3+ years in restaurant or commercial kitchen maintenance and a valid driver’s license for site travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in restaurant, hospitality, or commercial kitchen maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting fundamentals: electrical, mechanical, refrigeration basics.
• HVAC experience is a plus; willing to train the right candidate.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Service & repair all equipment in the stores.
• Preventive Maintenance: monthly/quarterly/semi-annual checklists.
• Emergency Response: prioritize outages affecting food safety or sales.
• Electrical/Plumbing Basics: light electrical and plumbing tasks; escalate as needed.
• Facilities Tasks: minor carpentry/patch & paint, hardware, door closers, ceiling tiles.
• Inventory & Parts: maintain truck stock; track serials, warranty, and asset tags.
• Communication: provide updates to managers; cost/benefit repair decisions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Location: [Portland/Salem/Vancouver] Multiple locations

Role Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced hands‑on maintenance professional to install, troubleshoot, and repair hot‑side and cold‑side equipment across our different locations. Core platforms include flyers, breading stations, holding cabinets/warmers /ovens/toasters, and cold-side systems such as walk‑in/reach‑in coolers & freezers, ice machines, and beverage systems.

HVAC experience is highly desirable but not required

Key Responsibilities:

Service & repair all equipment in the stores

Preventive Maintenance: Execute PM checklists on defined cadence (monthly/quarterly/semi‑annual)

Emergency Response: Prioritize critical outages affecting food safety or sales

Electrical/Plumbing Basics: Perform light electrical (120/208/240V, breakers, outlets, switches) and plumbing tasks (supply lines, drains, traps, faucets) within scope; escalate as needed.

Facilities Tasks: Minor carpentry/patch & paint, hardware, door closers, ceiling tiles, caulking, and sealants; coordinate roof/hood/grease trap vendors as required.

Inventory & Parts: Maintain truck stock; source parts with approved vendors; track serials, warranty, and asset tags.

Communication: Provide timely updates to managers; recommend repair vs.replace decisions with cost/benefit rationale.

Qualifications:

Experience: 3+ years in restaurant, hospitality, or commercial kitchen maintenance preferred (hot‑side and/or refrigeration).

Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals; strong troubleshooting fundamentals (electrical, mechanical, refrigeration basics)

HVAC: Experience is a plus; willing to train the right candidate.

Licensing: Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR; ability to pass background check as required.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for maintenance, then apply now to join our team! We look forward to welcoming you.