Maintenance Technician – Commercial Kitchen & Facilities

Bavarian Inn Restaurant; City of Frankenmuth (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-and-a-half holidays

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Team member discounts

Free meals during shifts

Waterpark access

Job summary

Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day repairs, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across our 90,000-square-foot property including kitchens, dining rooms, bakery, and shops.

We value hands-on, resourceful team members who can tackle mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs with quality workmanship and good humor. Full-time position with benefits; weekends and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment and building systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose problems and plan repairs.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, plumbing, electrical components, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen and bakery equipment (fryers, ovens, dish machines, etc.).
• Perform plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general facility repairs.
• Investigate maintenance concerns, identify problems, and complete repairs safely.
• Inspect, service, and maintain equipment and building systems to minimize downtime.
• Work independently on familiar repairs and collaborate on complex projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Building repairs

Independence

Shift availability

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand and power tools

HVAC basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Job description

JOIN OUR MAINTENANCE TEAM!

Are you mechanically inclined,skilled at repairs, and love figuring out how things work?

Bavarian Inn Restaurant hiring a Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day repairs, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across our busy 90,000-square-foot property — including three commercial kitchens, 12 dining rooms, a full-scale production bakery, and six retail shops.

We're looking for someone who's hands-on, resourceful, and confident tackling a variety of maintenance challenges, from commercial kitchen equipment and plumbing to electrical and general building repairs. Our Maintenance Team takes pride in doing the jobright — with quality workmanship, teamwork, and a little good humor along the way!

WAGE: $20–$25/HR BASED ON EXPERIENCE

FULL-TIME + BENEFITS &PART-TIME AVAILABLE

SHIFT EXAMPLES: 7AM–3PM |12PM–8PM

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• EquipmentTroubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen and bakery equipment, including fryers, ovens, dish machines, and other mechanical systems.
• BuildingMaintenance: Perform plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general facility repairs.
• Respondto Service Calls: Investigate maintenance concerns, identify problems, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• PreventiveMaintenance: Inspect, service, and maintain equipment and building systems to help prevent breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Teamwork: Work independently on familiar repairs and collaborate with maintenance leadership on more complex projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Previoushands-on experience troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment and building systems required.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong troubleshootingskills with the ability to diagnose problems and determine effective repairs
• TechnicalSkills: Hands-onexperience with mechanical equipment, plumbing, electrical components, buildingrepairs, and hand/power tools
• Independence& Dependability: Ability to prioritize service calls, work independently, and follow through on repairs in a busy environment.
• Availability: Willingnessto work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• PhysicalRequirements: Ability to stand and walk throughout an 8-hour shift, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Nospecialized certifications required! Experience with commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, or HVAC is a plus, but not required.

UNIFORM:

Black work pants, collaredbutton-down maintenance shirts, and sturdy work boots. All uniform items areprovided by Bavarian Inn Restaurant, including a $250 annual work bootallowance!

TEAM PERKS

Enjoy time-and-a-half pay onselect holidays, insurance benefits, paid time off, flexible scheduling, up to $10,000in tuition reimbursement, and up to $1,000 in referral bonuses for eacheligible hired referral. Plus, enjoy team member discounts, free meals duringscheduled shifts, free waterpark access, and more!

BAVARIAN INN RESTAURANT, 713 SMAIN STREET, FRANKENMUTH, MI 48734

*Enter using marked “TeamMember Entrance” staircase at the rear of the building

Bring your skills to our teamand Create Enjoyable Experiences with us!