Facility Maintenance Technician

PREP needs a trusted Facilities Maintenance Technician that is heavily knowledgeable in HVAC and Refrigeration for a Commercial Kitchens Facility. Hours will be mostly Mon-Fri daytime, with some after hours, weekend/on-call for emergencies as needed. 

This position is responsible for performing various skilled and semi-skilled duties in repairing and maintaining the building, equipment, machinery, and grounds. 

 Responsibilities include: 

• Maintain and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems 
• Maintain and repair PREP owned equipment: Hood Exhausts, Boilers, Cooking equipment, lift gates, access gates, ice machines, etc. 
• Performs preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, Refrigeration, Exhaust fans, and Ice machines with the Ops/Maintenance team. To include the replacement of worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, belts, and filters in machines and equipment. 
• Performs routine work in the repair and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building. To include Gates/Fences, Drywall, Gutters, Buildings structure and roofing, Facilities parking lot, Flooring, Ceiling, Light fixtures, Doors/locks, Painting, Pressure washing 
• Completes facility unit flips for new member move ins. To include cleaning, wall patching, floor/wall painting, repairing/replacing light bulbs/light fixtures, repairing/replacing outlets, vents, conducting minor plumbing fixture repairs, installation/removal of sinks 
• Communicate with members regarding maintenance needs/requests and completes such requests 
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition per manufacturer recommendations and comply with applicable safety rules. 
• Helps the Operations/Maintenance team implement cost savings on projects/repairs needed throughout the facilities  
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence. 
• Take after hour emergency calls, including weekends 
• Manage member concerns or deficiencies and ensure a timely resolution so that all needs of the facility are seen to 
• Physically walk the property and member kitchens on a frequent basis and note any improvements needed from inspections. 
• Provide attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked 
• Has clear, professional and concise communication skills, verbal and written 
• Flexible, able to multitask and properly prioritizes job duties/projects 
• Proactive, able to manage projects on own, and enjoys working autonomously 
• Studies operations and finds out where improvements can be made, and implement solutions 
• Arrives on time for work and ready to complete tasks 
• Reports directly to the Operations Manager 

About the Company PREP's kitchen facilities and culinary community are designed to power and accelerate local food businesses. We are the largest provider of multi-user culinary production space in the South and have helped to launch over 800 culinary businesses including caterers, bakers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, beverage producers, food trucks, food carts, test kitchens, delivery-only ‘ghost’ restaurants, meal kit companies, central commissary operators, private chefs, prepared meals companies, and more. 

We are looking for an experienced full-time Facility Maintenance Technician. We will only consider a candidate who is a self-starter & who has had significant prior maintenance experience. Being detail-oriented, highly communicative, and having the ability to multitask are crucial for success in this role. 

Requirements · You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma/GED, and previous experience in building maintenance · Able to climb ladders, climb stairs, lift heavy objects, crawl and crouch in access areas, attics, under sinks, etc. · Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. · Completes necessary paperwork and online service requests as required. · Willing to work overtime as needed and be on-call for emergencies. · Interface with service vendors, inspectors & members. · Respond to work orders and provide assessment of needed repairs/work to Operations Manager. · Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and a hard work ethic · Reliable, friendly, and detail oriented. · Work with a positive and friendly attitude · Learn surroundings of the facility in a timely manner 

Work setting: Exterior, Interior, Warehouse, Kitchen (s), In office (minimal) 

Experience: 

Maintenance: 3 years (Required) 

HVAC/Refrigeraiton: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification: EPA certified (Required)

Language: English (Required) 

Job Type: Full-time – 40 hours a week, more if needed for after hour emergencies 

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. After hours as needed, weekends as needed 

Pay: $25-$28 an hour depending on HVAC/refrigeration experience 

Supplemental pay types: 

Paid time off 

Holiday time off

Bonus opportunities based on performance

Insurance opportunities: Health, Dental, Vision  

Work location: In person 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

Atlanta, GA 30340, 30384 & 30310: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) 

Driver’s license and vehicle required. Needs to have ability to commute for purposes of picking up supplies and visiting multiple PREP locations.