Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

We are currently looking for a full time Facilities Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for the Facility Coordination and Maintenance of the Southside Processing Plant and all Southside Market and Barbeque restaurants.

Summary 

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a wide range of vendor supervision, preventative maintenance, and repair tasks to maintain the good condition and functionality of the buildings, equipment, and grounds for the plant and all restaurants. The facilities department is based out of Elgin, TX, with regular travel to our five locations in Central Texas as projects require. This is a hands-on position which will require a high level of resourcefulness, good communication skills, and basic mechanical skills.

This position will report directly to the Director of Facilities. 

Primary Functions:

Primary Areas of Responsibility

• Work in conjunction with the Director of Facilities to develop and implement a world class Facilities Preventive Maintenance program
• Assist in setting standards and expectations for equipment up time
• Support the Operations Team to allow them to always serve guests the highest quality food products
• Manage work orders and projects through maintenance software
• Perform and supervise basic preventative and on demand maintenance of mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
• Performs and supervise basic preventative and on demand maintenance of electrical systems such as replacing light bulbs, sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels
• Assist with the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when advised
• Assists with the maintenance of the heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Inspect alarm systems and schedules repairs as needed
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust as needed
• Conduct general upkeep procedures such as landscaping and other tasks as assigned
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties 
• Assist with maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from a college or vocational school preferred
• One to two years of Facilities experience preferred
• Understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
• Working knowledge of general facilities machinery and equipment
• Ability to keep track of and report on daily activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Intercity travel as needed, reliable transportation
• Outstanding organizational skills and abilities

Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, you are required to stand; walk; bend, lift, and move quickly. Use hands and fingers, handle and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments, going back and forth between temperatures. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Ability to drive in city traffic.

Perks

Full Time Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition
• 30% Employee Discount on Regular Menu items & Merchandise
• Free Shift Meal each shift worked
• 401K - Southside Market & Barbeque will match the team member contributions 100% (dollar-for-dollar) on your Salary Deferrals up to 3% of compensation; plus, a 50% matching contribution on any additional Salary Deferrals above 3% up to 5% of compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Focused Leadership Development Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability
• 1 week Vacation pay/year - accrual starts and day 1
• 1 week Sick pay/year - accrual starts and day 1
• ALL COMPANY HOLIDAY Closures Paid - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
• Full time set Schedules