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This job opening is at a well-established restaurant that values cleanliness, safety, and high standards of maintenance to ensure a pleasant environment for both team members and guests. The restaurant is committed to maintaining superior interior and exterior upkeep through disciplined sanitation and preventive maintenance practices. This maintenance role is crucial in supporting the restaurant’s day-to-day operations, directly impacting the safety, security, and aesthetic appeal of the building and surrounding premises. The position embraces a leadership approach to safety standards and food safety protocols while working collaboratively with other team members to achieve an efficient and smooth opening each day.

The role involves a variety of responsibilities including inspecting the restaurant premises to ensure a safe environment, completing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks accurately and timely, and maintaining the landscaping and snow removal to uphold the restaurant’s exterior appearance. Additionally, the maintenance team member follows strict company safety protocols and works closely with the opening team to prepare the restaurant for service. Responsibilities also extend to managing food order storage with proper stock rotation and adhering to food safety standards by monitoring temperature and shelf life. A key aspect of the job is having a basic working knowledge of all restaurant equipment operation and conducting scheduled maintenance to keep all systems functioning safely and effectively. The maintenance work is completed early enough to transition to kitchen responsibilities during the lunch shift. The role demands vigilance to report any incomplete closing tasks and flexibility to assist with various other duties as assigned by management.

Candidates interested in this position should be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to a variety of environmental conditions including hot, cold, and damp settings. Physical demands include climbing ladders up to 25 feet, frequent standing, walking, bending, and handling tasks that require lifting a range of weights consistently. The ideal candidate will have trained knowledge of food safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high sense of urgency. The role necessitates a flexible schedule due to early morning shifts and a commitment to maintaining both safety and quality standards in every aspect of the job. This position is ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic role that combines maintenance expertise with a proactive team approach in a reputable restaurant setting.