Restaurant Maintenance & Repair Technician

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goble Family Restaurants – McDonald’s is seeking a dependable Restaurant Maintenance & Repair Technician to support our McDonald’s locations across Maine. The role involves traveling between restaurants to diagnose and repair equipment and facility issues, perform preventive maintenance, and keep facilities safe and in top condition.

You will troubleshoot building systems, coordinate with vendors as needed, and maintain records while prioritizing repairs to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, facilities, or repair experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize repair requests.
• Experience with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or repair.
• Restaurant or commercial facilities maintenance experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple restaurant locations to complete maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnose and repair general building and restaurant equipment issues.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general facility repairs within the technician's level of training and qualification.
• Troubleshoot restaurant equipment and determine whether repairs can be completed internally or require an outside vendor.
• Complete preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
• Repair doors, locks, fixtures, shelving, cabinetry, walls, flooring, and other building components.
• Assist with minor plumbing issues such as faucets, drains, toilets, and leaks.
• Assist with basic electrical repairs such as switches, outlets, lighting, and fixtures when qualified to do so.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and replacement of parts.
• Inspect restaurants for maintenance concerns and identify problems before they become larger repairs.
• Respond to repair requests from restaurant management and operations leadership.
• Communicate the status of repairs, parts needed, and any additional work required.
• Maintain tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate with approved outside vendors when specialized repairs are required.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and outstanding repair needs.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Help ensure restaurant equipment and facilities are maintained in safe working condition.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Communication

Job description

Goble Family Restaurants – McDonald’s

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Restaurant Maintenance & Repair Technician to support our McDonald’s restaurants throughout Maine.

This position will travel between our restaurant locations to perform repairs, troubleshoot equipment and facility issues, complete preventive maintenance, and help keep our restaurants safe, operational, and in excellent condition.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple restaurant locations to complete maintenance and repair work.

• Diagnose and repair general building and restaurant equipment issues.

• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general facility repairs within the technician's level of training and qualification.

• Troubleshoot restaurant equipment and determine whether repairs can be completed internally or require an outside vendor.

• Complete preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and unexpected downtime.

• Repair doors, locks, fixtures, shelving, cabinetry, walls, flooring, and other building components.

• Assist with minor plumbing issues such as faucets, drains, toilets, and leaks.

• Assist with basic electrical repairs such as switches, outlets, lighting, and fixtures when qualified to do so.

• Perform minor equipment repairs and replacement of parts.

• Inspect restaurants for maintenance concerns and identify problems before they become larger repairs.

• Respond to repair requests from restaurant management and operations leadership.

• Communicate the status of repairs, parts needed, and any additional work required.

• Maintain tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.

• Coordinate with approved outside vendors when specialized repairs are required.

• Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and outstanding repair needs.

• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable codes and regulations.

• Help ensure restaurant equipment and facilities are maintained in safe working condition.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, facilities, construction, mechanical, or repair experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple repair requests.

• Experience with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or commercial equipment repair is preferred.

• Restaurant or commercial facilities maintenance experience is a plus.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Dependable and able to respond appropriately to changing maintenance priorities.

• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record required.

• Must be comfortable traveling between restaurant locations throughout Maine.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.

• Safely use ladders and maintenance equipment.

• Lift and carry tools, parts, and equipment.

• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Work around restaurant equipment, kitchens, roofs, parking areas, and mechanical spaces as necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company.

McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in fixing problems correctly, can work independently, and understands that keeping our restaurants operating is the priority.

The right person will be proactive rather than simply waiting for something to break. We want someone who can walk into a restaurant, recognize maintenance concerns, determine what needs to be done, and either complete the repair or help coordinate the appropriate solution.

This is a multi-restaurant position, so organization, communication, reliability, and the ability to travel are essential.