Maintenance Technician

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading restaurant franchise is seeking a Technician to perform preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and support field operations. The ideal candidate must have formal HVACR education, at least 5 years of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role requires reliability, self-motivation, and the capability to conduct maintenance across multiple restaurant locations. Competitive wages and benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a similar position.
• 2 years installation experience.
• 3 years minimum experience troubleshooting and repair.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work may involve wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise.
• Respond to emergencies to prevent danger.

Responsibilities

• Implement a preventative maintenance program for equipment.
• Provide normal and emergency repairs when needed.
• Assist field service technicians.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Provide on-site and emergency repairs; coordinate with outside vendors.
• Support field operations and ensure restaurant efficiency.
• Work hours 7 AM–4 PM; after-hours and on-call rotating.
• Be on call every other weekend and up to 20% night work.

Skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

HVACR knowledge

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Formal HVACR education

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Company Background

Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world and the third largest operator of restaurants in the United States. The company owns and operates more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs across Applebee’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness brands in 44 states and Australia, generating $4.6 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. Flynn Applebee’s, a major division of the group, operates over 440 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in 23 states with annual sales of over $1.3 billion. More information is available at www.flynn.com.

Position Description

Technician performs preventative maintenance, tile work, minor electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting, wallpapering, etc. Provides emergency and unscheduled repairs as needed and performs scheduled maintenance of equipment during normal working hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement a preventative maintenance program for restaurant building and equipment, including cleaning, adjusting, lubricating, and tightening on equipment.
• Assist field service technicians when needed.
• Identify field service issues and report them to the maintenance director.
• Maintain files, records and reports of all maintenance information in an organized manner.
• Implement a maintenance and repair program of restaurant equipment to support field operations.
• Provide normal and emergency equipment repairs whenever possible and direct the use of outside vendors when needed.
• Provide support for the field, protect company interests, and help ensure the efficient operation of the restaurants.
• Work regular business hours 7 AM to 4 PM, with after‑hours work as required.
• Be on call every other weekend and up to 20% of night work as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and self‑motivated.
• Have formal HVACR education.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Able to safely reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Education and Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Two years installation experience.
• Three years minimum experience troubleshooting and repair.
• Develops goals and action plans for personal and professional growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.

Physical Standards

The employee is responsible for performing the essential responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee should notify Flynn Applebee’s of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the employee in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs. Flynn Applebee’s reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Applebee’s may terminate employment at any time.

Additional Position Requirements

Must live within the geographic area being supported; ability to work extra hours (exempt), weekend hours, holiday hours, evening hours as required; ability to accommodate a variable work schedule from week to week; travel within assigned area and throughout the organization as requested; driving on company business (requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage meeting or exceeding state requirements for property damage and bodily injury).

Why Work for Flynn Applebee’s

Flynn Applebee’s is a growing franchise that offers stability, opportunity for advancement, and a great environment, training and benefits. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential.

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Flynn Applebee’s is an equal opportunity employer.