Manager, Facilities Operations

Gategroup Holding; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary disability insurance

Voluntary life, accident, and hospital

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Free meals for unit operations

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a maintenance technician to support flight kitchen units, performing preventive, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently.

The role requires strong electrical, plumbing, and mechanical diagnostic skills, the ability to read schematics, and coordination with vendors. A high school diploma and relevant technical training are required, with travel up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of some mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or technical school training.
• Four year degree from college or two year degree from technical trade school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports and inspections as required.
• Performs preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, or refurbishes standard and special purpose equipment and systems.
• Performs HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance as needed.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics.
• Maintains on-site service logs/service books.
• Coordinates vendors for maintenance and obtains approvals before requests are completed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/trade school training

College degree optional

Tools

Electrical license

Plumbing license

Job description

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

Position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities that are performed to keep flight kitchen units operating efficiently and effectively.

Annual Hiring Range:

$90,000-$100,000 Per Year

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:

• Maintains daily, weekly, and or monthly reports and inspections as required
• Responsible for performing preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on company equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, or refurbish standard and special purpose equipment and systems
• Performs HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance as needed
• Responsible for troubleshooting the production equipment in the unit
• Reads and understands electrical schematics
• Maintains on-site service logs/service books
• Flexible shifts and hours
• Completes CAR requests for Capital Expenditures
• Coordinates vendors for maintenance and also obtains approvals before requests are completed

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of some mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or technical school training
• Four year degree from college or two year degree from technical trade school is a plusWork Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a facility maintenance manager or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Strong technical aptitude and follow through
• In-depth knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
• Excellent electrical, plumbing, and mechanical diagnostic skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Must be comfortable with all levels of employees
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
• Strong analytical and communication skills required
• Electrical and or plumbing license(s) is a plus

Language / Communication Skills:

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships:

External Relationships:

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

• Regularly stands, 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
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipments, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical
• Works overtime as needed

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Business Unit Leader or General Manager Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A

Number of Direct Reports: 1 (“Tech, Ops, Facilities” )

Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A

Estimated Total Size of Team: 2

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, 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

To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 09/18/2026

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.

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09/18/2026

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