Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Hands-on facilities leadership for 30+ Jersey Mike's
locations
Location: Field-based
throughout New Jersey; regular statewide travel required
Schedule: Full-time;
primarily weekdays with occasional early-morning, evening, weekend, or
emergency response
Compensation: Based
on experience, technical ability, and certifications
Company support: Company
vehicle, fuel, tools, safety equipment, and paid technical/manufacturer
training
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What separates us:
- Excellence
is the expectation.
- We were
awarded Jersey Mike’s Subs Franchisee of the Year.
- We make a
difference.
- We make
a difference in the community - Sponsorships, donations, fundraisers -
including on the Day of Giving, when we donate 100% of all sales.
- Family
comes first.
- Work/life
balance is a top priority. Flexible scheduling and no late-night hours
allow us to be there for the important moments.
- We take
fun seriously.
- It
doesn't have to be all business, right? Culture is everything to
us!
- Hard work
that matters.
- What we
do on a daily basis impacts the lives of others. This is work that
matters.
- Benefits
are important.
- 50% off food on and off shift, Health & Dental Benefits, 401K plans, are
all available to qualified team members.
About the opportunity
JMB Foods is a growing
multi-unit Jersey Mike's franchisee committed to operating clean, safe,
high-performing restaurants. Reliable equipment and well-maintained facilities
allow our teams to focus on serving great food and providing an outstanding
guest experience.
We are looking for a
dependable, self-motivated Facilities & Maintenance Manager to take
ownership of preventive maintenance, day-to-day repairs, work-order priorities,
equipment records, parts and tools, and outside service partners across our locations.
You will spend most of your time in the field - diagnosing issues, completing
repairs, inspecting work, and helping store leaders prevent the next problem.
What you will do
Keep stores operating
- Diagnose and complete general
facility repairs, including light plumbing and electrical work within your
legal and technical scope, carpentry, doors and hardware, ceiling tiles, walls
and painting, flooring, lighting, furniture, fixtures, and exterior/storefront
items.
- Respond to repair requests across
the portfolio and prioritize work based on safety, food protection, store
operations, revenue impact, and guest experience.
- Troubleshoot and service
commercial restaurant equipment such as walk-in coolers and freezers, sandwich
units, deli cases, under-counter refrigerators, ice machines, bread ovens and
proofers, grills and griddles, slicers, exhaust hoods and fans, and warming
equipment.
- Clear and inspect drain and
condensation lines, address frozen or dirty coils, replace worn gaskets and
hardware, complete minor installations and assemblies, and test repaired
equipment before returning it to service.
- Escalate work that requires a
licensed trade, special manufacturer authorization, or a specialized
contractor, and remain accountable for the issue through completion.
Build and execute preventive maintenance
- Maintain a maintenance calendar
for each store and major asset.
- Complete and coordinate tasks
such as condenser and evaporator-coil cleaning, drain-line clearing, air-filter
service, gasket and door-sweep inspections, hinge and fastener checks,
water-filter replacement and descaling, grill/oven/proofer checks and calibration,
refrigeration inspections, hood and fan service, seasonal HVAC work, and
exterior power washing.
- Use manufacturer manuals,
warranty requirements, food-safety practices, and Jersey Mike's maintenance
standards when servicing equipment.
- Identify repeat failures and root
causes, recommend repair-versus-replace decisions, and coach store leaders on
operator cleaning and care that prevents avoidable breakdowns.
- Run a professional multi-site maintenance
system
- Manage work-order intake, urgency
levels, route planning, scheduling, status updates, and closeout documentation,
including photos, parts used, labor time, mileage, and follow-up needs.
- Maintain an equipment record for
every store, including manufacturer, model, serial number, warranty
information, service history, condition, and planned replacement needs.
- Keep the company vehicle stocked
with frequently used parts and supplies; maintain accurate tool and parts
inventories and protect company-owned equipment.
- Coordinate warranty service and
manufacturer support, and pursue relevant training or authorization for
equipment such as Bizerba slicers and Nu-Vu bread ovens/proofers.
- Source and manage qualified
refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hood-cleaning, and other specialty
vendors; review quotes, monitor work, verify quality, and document
deficiencies.
- Support store refreshes,
equipment replacements, openings, and other facilities projects as assigned
while minimizing disruption to restaurant operations.
How success will be measured
- Urgent issues are triaged
quickly, communicated clearly, and resolved with minimal store downtime.
- Preventive-maintenance visits are
completed on schedule and reduce emergency calls and repeat failures.
- Repairs are safe, durable,
professional, and completed correctly the first time.
- Outside-vendor spending, warranty
recovery, parts usage, and repair-versus-replace decisions are actively
managed.
- Work orders, equipment records,
service histories, mileage, tools, and inventory remain accurate and current.
- Stores remain safe, clean,
functional, and ready for employees and guests.
What you bring
- At least 3 years of hands-on
facilities maintenance, commercial kitchen equipment service, or multi-site
restaurant, hospitality, or retail maintenance experience; 5+ years is
preferred.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting
skills and working knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, and general building repairs.
- Ability to read equipment
manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, and basic construction
plans.
- Sound judgment about what you can
safely repair, what requires authorization or a license, and when to engage a
specialist.
- Excellent organization and
follow-through, with the ability to manage competing priorities across many
locations without close supervision.
- Clear, professional communication
with general managers, regional managers, vendors, manufacturers, and company
leadership.
- Comfort using a work-order or
field-service platform, spreadsheets, email, photos, and mobile apps to
document work and manage assets.
- A valid driver's license and
driving record that meets company requirements.
Preferred credentials
- EPA Section 608 certification,
which is required for any work involving regulated refrigerants.
- HVAC/refrigeration, electrical,
plumbing, CFESA, OSHA/lockout-tagout, or manufacturer-specific certifications.
- Experience with Bizerba, Nu-Vu,
Hoshizaki, Delfield, CaptiveAire, Imperial, Vulcan, or similar commercial
kitchen equipment.
- Physical and scheduling requirements
- Travel regularly between
locations throughout New Jersey and safely operate a company vehicle.
- Work independently in active
kitchens, mechanical areas, refrigerated spaces, and outdoor conditions.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend,
kneel, reach, climb ladders, use hand and power tools, and lift or carry up to
50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Provide occasional early-morning,
evening, weekend, or emergency support when an urgent store issue cannot wait
until the next business day.
What JMB Foods provides
- A full-time, year-round role with
compensation adjusted for experience, technical ability, and relevant
certifications.
- A company vehicle, fuel, tools,
safety equipment, and commonly used parts and supplies.
- Paid technical and manufacturer
training, with the opportunity to earn additional equipment certifications.
- The independence to solve
problems in the field and the support to bring in qualified specialists when
needed.
- A chance to build a best-in-class
facilities program, reduce unnecessary downtime and repair expense, and make a
visible impact across more than 30 restaurants.
JMB
Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on
qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination prohibited by
applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified
applicants and employees with disabilities.