Lead Maintenance Technician – Commercial Kitchen & Facilities
About The Position
Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys problem-solving, variety, and working with your hands? Bavarian Inn Restaurant is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day repairs and preventive maintenance across our busy 90,000 square foot property — including 3 commercial kitchens, 12 dining rooms, full-scale production bakery, and six retail shops. This role is ideal for someone who’s mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and confident working with a variety of systems like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment. Our maintenance team takes pride in doing the job right – with quality craftsmanship, consistency, and a little good humor along the way. If you like fixing things, solving problems, and being the person others count on to keep things running — we’d love to meet you. This position involves hands-on work across multiple systems and departments, often in time-sensitive or high-pressure situations. You’ll be responsible for identifying issues quickly, executing effective repairs, and maintaining a calm, solution-focused approach while doing it. Tasks include routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and proactive troubleshooting of: Commercial Kitchen Equipment (fryers, ovens, dishwashers, mixers) Plumbing (grease traps, dish lines, water lines, valves, drains) Electrical (lighting, outlets, panels, motors) Refrigeration & HVAC (walk-in freezers & coolers, ice machines, boilers) Welding & Fabrication (equipment frames, custom parts, repairs) At this time, our team is currently seeking someone who brings strong commercial refrigeration skills to the table — especially when it comes to troubleshooting and maintaining walk-ins, reach-ins, and freezer units.
Requirements
- 5+ years of facility or industrial maintenance experience
- Universal EPA Certification (Types I, II, III)
- Proficiency in commercial kitchen equipment repairs
- Solid working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Ability to weld and fabricate basic components
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Friendly and optimistic demeanor with the ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Must be available for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
- Routine maintenance
- Emergency repairs
- Proactive troubleshooting of Commercial Kitchen Equipment (fryers, ovens, dishwashers, mixers)
- Plumbing (grease traps, dish lines, water lines, valves, drains)
- Electrical (lighting, outlets, panels, motors)
- Refrigeration & HVAC (walk-in freezers & coolers, ice machines, boilers)
- Welding & Fabrication (equipment frames, custom parts, repairs)
Benefits
- We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement, up to $1,000 in referral incentives for each hired friend you refer to work with us, free meals while you’re on the clock, free Bavarian Blast Waterpark access, team member discounts, and many other great perks!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
