Wendy's Facilities Technician - Hartford, CT area

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POSITION SUMMARY

This role is integral to the success of our company by supporting our Wendy’s Restaurant Operations in CT/MA.  You will be responsible for providing a variety of maintenance related services to several restaurant locations.  You will need to provide a high level of customer service and have the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects.

Job Title: Full-time Facilities Technician
Education: High School Diploma required. Trade school or Associates degree preferred
Experience: Restaurant maintenance and QSR experience strongly preferred
Requirements: Proficiency with business software and tablet technology, clean and valid driver’s license (will run Background Check and MVR), must have on-call flexibility including nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation: Hourly pay and benefits, paid holidays, PTO, meal discounts, vehicle and phone allowances

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair cooking and prep equipment (e.g. grill, fryer, Frosty machine).
• Provide interior and exterior maintenance services including, but not limited to, electrical repair, plumbing repair, painting, carpentry, ceramic floor and tile repair, and acoustical ceiling repair.
• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with internal customers, outside vendors, suppliers and service providers; order and return parts as necessary.
• Operate and maintain a company service vehicle, must be able to maintain a vehicle log.
• Must be willing to drive over 30,000 miles per year and be available on call as necessary.
• Occasional computer and administrative work, must have ability to use business software.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Two or more years of related experience in general shop and/or building maintenance is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of strong basic trade skills including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, commercial cooking equipment, appliance repair and basic HVAC/refrigeration
• Knowledge of industry compliance and safety awareness
• Ability to plan and schedule
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License without work restrictions

Working Conditions:

40 – 45 hours weekly, Physical Demands (lifting, climbing, standing, moving), May be required to wear protective clothing, such as earplugs and work boots. Continuous standing, walking, pushing, crawling, climbing, stooping, squatting, and repetitive arm motion requiring full shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand mobility.

Occasional to frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying materials weighing up to 100 pounds.

Environmental: Hazardous equipment: Occasion to frequent work with hazardous equipment, such as electrical systems, air conditioning, and heating systems Contaminants: May be exposed to contaminants, such as oils, solvents, and paints Lighting: May work in bright or inadequate lighting Temperature: Indoor/External work areas or sites may not be temperature controlled.

Must be able to work while being exposed to dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating machinery.

Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion is at the heart of our business.