Director of Facilities

We're Ruiz McDonalds, a family-run franchise operating 38 McDonald's locations in the greater St. Louis and Illinois area. We believe in exercising positivity, ensuring accountability, and nurturing development in every aspect. We are proud to support our employees and our community!

We recognize that our success is intertwined with the success of the greater St. Louis community. We understand the importance of local support and strive to be an active participant in the community's growth. By supplying jobs, sponsoring events, and making donations, we aim to contribute positively to the areas we serve. Through these collaborative efforts, we envision making the communities we serve stronger.

We are looking for an energetic and organized Director of Facilities to join the largest McDonald's to be responsible for managing the general and capital maintenance for all company restaurants. Sources, negotiates, and contracts national and local vendors to support the day-to-day restaurant operations. Manages vendors and contractors to ensure that all building systems and FF&E are maintained in an effective condition for restaurant operations and that complies with all applicable codes and municipal requirements. Guide and support their maintenance technicians in maintaining the restaurants and equipment that meet the organization’s and McDonald’s standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. This position is expected to build reports that communicate their department's expenses and savings and be able to present them regularly to the organization's leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and qualify new contractors and vendors.

• Analyze proposals and invoices, negotiate costs, and set up and review completed work for maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment installations.

• Provide guidance to store personnel for emergency and regular maintenance repairs regarding urgency (safety, operations, etc.) and cost implications.

• Coach and train maintenance technicians to identify and assess maintenance issues and needs.

• Perform maintenance for building systems and FF&E where applicable.

• Monitor installation of new equipment when applicable.

• Review maintenance reports to identify and assess trends and opportunities to reduce annual costs, equipment and system lifecycles, and/or improve store operation effectiveness.

• Assist in researching and identifying new equipment and systems that improve the overall restaurant operation and customer experience.

• Assist in assessing restaurants and the subsequent development of maintenance and capital expenditure projections and budgets.

• Communicate updates and progress maintenance issues and needs to the organization.

• Build and develop a maintenance department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior QSR maintenance experience required.

• HVAC and Refrigeration

• Plumbing and electrical experience.

Required Skills

• Discipline and a work ethic that can thrive without constant supervision.
• Ability to re-prioritize on the fly.
• Ability to build relationships and trust quickly.
• A desire to have fun while doing meaningful work.
• Strong Microsoft office skills.
• Strong organizational skills.