Facility & Utility Associate
4 days ago
Savannah
Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Facilities & Utility Associate is responsible for keeping the restaurant clean, safe, organized, and properly maintained. This is a hands-on, do-it-all position that supports the kitchen, management team, and overall operation through cleaning, minor repairs, exterior maintenance, receiving deliveries, and completing general facility projects. Primary Responsibilities:Cleaning and Exterior Maintenance: • Power-wash sidewalks, entrances, loading areas, patios, and exterior surfaces., • Use a blower to clean sidewalks, entrances, patios, and parking areas., • Remove trash, leaves, debris, grease buildup, and other exterior hazards., • Clean trash-can areas, dumpsters, floor mats, drains, and loading areas., • Clean walls, ceilings, vents, baseboards, storage areas, and hard-to-reach locations., • Assist with deep-cleaning projects throughout the restaurant., • Keep tools, maintenance supplies, and work areas clean and organized.Minor Repairs and Maintenance:, • Change light bulbs and replace basic lighting components., • Hang pictures, signs, shelves, dispensers, and other approved items., • Tighten loose handles, hinges, knobs, tables, chairs, and equipment parts., • Complete minor painting, patching, caulking, and touch-up work., • Assemble shelving, furniture, carts, and small equipment., • Perform basic repairs that do not require a licensed electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, or other certified contractor., • Report equipment failures, leaks, electrical concerns, safety hazards, and larger repair needs to management immediately., • Assist outside repair companies and vendors when directed.Deliveries and Storage:, • Help unload restaurant deliveries safely., • Verify delivered products with a manager or designated receiver., • Put away truck deliveries promptly and correctly., • Rotate products using FIFO—First In, First Out., • Place products in the correct dry-storage, refrigerated, or frozen locations., • Keep walk-ins, freezers, dry storage, and receiving areas clean and organized., • Break down boxes and properly dispose of packaging., • Follow food-safety requirements while handling and storing products.General Support:, • Respond to maintenance and cleaning requests from management., • Assist with moving furniture, equipment, storage racks, and supplies., • Help prepare the building for inspections, special events, and severe weather., • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventive-maintenance checklists., • Inform management when supplies, tools, bulbs, filters, or replacement parts need to be ordered., • Perform additional duties necessary to maintain a clean, safe, and successful restaurant. Required Skills and Qualifications: • Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision., • General knowledge of cleaning, basic repairs, hand tools, and power tools., • Able to identify maintenance and safety concerns., • Able to follow written instructions and complete checklists., • Able to work cooperatively with managers, kitchen employees, servers, delivery drivers, and outside vendors., • Previous restaurant, janitorial, maintenance, construction, or facilities experience is preferred., • Valid driver’s license preferred. Physical Requirements: • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly., • Able to push, pull, bend, reach, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods., • Able to safely use ladders, hand tools, power washers, blowers, and cleaning equipment., • Able to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, and changing weather conditions., • Able to work around water, cleaning chemicals, grease, food products, and restaurant equipment. Work Standards:The Facilities & Utility Associate must: • Arrive on time and ready to work., • Follow all safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures., • Use appropriate personal protective equipment., • Complete assigned checklists and obtain management verification., • Protect restaurant property, equipment, tools, and supplies., • Never perform work outside their training or authorization., • Immediately report injuries, damage, unsafe conditions, or incomplete repairs. Reports To: Executive Chef, General Manager, or Manager on Duty. Employment Status: Full-Time or Part-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt.