Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician Position

Locally owned and operated McDonald's looking to fill an Equipment Technician Position to work in our 12 restaurants across central Nebraska.

Job Summary

Oversees the performance & maintenance of machines & equipment in restaurants

Full-time position

Experience required

Technical training preferred

Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair broken equipment
• Performs general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs to the facility's equipment and systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines and equipment.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with primary maintenance & managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with managers regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Obtains services of outside contractors when repairs require specialized training.
• Performs general cleaning tasks in the facility.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repair.
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• Previous experience in related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Additional Info

Along with competitive pay, a Maintenance Person at a McDonald's Corporate owned restaurant is eligible for incredible benefits including:

2-3 weeks paid time off

$3,000/yr. towards insurance

Company vehicle provided

Paid training provided

Free meals & 30% national discount

100% tuition-free undergraduate degree

Regular raises & reviews

Free uniforms

Annual IRA bonus

Salary: $85,000-$100,000/year (based on experience)

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.