Facilities Maintenance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States NANDO'S Full time

NANDO'S VISION


At Nando's, our goal is to become the most cherished restaurant brand in North America, sharing the essence of Nando's PERi-PERi with all who choose to experience it.

We are committed to redesigning and constructing a business that flourishes by fully addressing our consumers' needs and enduring over time by genuinely placing people at the core of our operations.

We will lead with our values and act with care, compassion, and kindness. Through this approach, we will Change Lives Together, every day and everywhere.

ROLE SUMMARY


The Facilities Maintenance Specialist will carry out essential repairs to equipment and fixtures on a priority basis for all designated restaurants within the assigned markets.

Facilities Maintenance Specialists collaborate closely with Maintenance Technicians to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and in optimal working condition.

As with all members of the Nando's family, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist may be expected to take on various roles, seek opportunities for improvement for both Nando's and themselves, and generally be a supportive team player. The key responsibilities of this position are outlined below:

KEY FOCUS AREAS
In addition to adhering to Nando's policies and procedures, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


Prioritizing service requests based on urgency and feasibility while moving through the service area.

The Specialist will collaborate with the Facilities Manager to determine the best course of action for the Operations Team regarding cooking equipment, refrigeration, minor electrical work, plumbing, and ensuring guest and employee comfort and safety.

Works with the Facilities Manager to effectively prioritize tasks and assist with daily scheduling.

This will be accomplished using the Eco-Trak tool to organize and complete work orders.

This position is essential and reactionary, requiring effective communication with Operations regarding status updates and completions.

The candidate will utilize Eco-Trak to monitor daily work orders and manage their own calendar for scheduling; flexibility to adjust when necessary is crucial.

Implements procedures to follow in the event of facility malfunctions, critical equipment failures, or threats to the health and safety of employees or customers.

Identifies specific issues contributing to higher maintenance and repair costs or capital reinvestment needs and communicates these concerns to the Regional Facilities Manager.

Acts as a liaison between restaurants and service partners when dispatched for equipment repairs; assists Area Managers in investigating, analyzing, and determining whether to escalate facilities issues to the Facilities Manager.

Assists in communicating reinvestment opportunities for aging equipment and projects, as well as assessing and grading equipment condition during each visit.
Manages inventory of parts and tools. The candidate will identify trends in inventory needs and manage them appropriately.
Adheres to all Development department guidelines.

Depending on business and departmental needs, may perform other duties as assigned to advance specific projects or resolve business issues.

Maintains critical parts stock to ensure prompt completion of equipment repairs.
Provides regular in-store training to managers on minor repairs and maintenance to help reduce maintenance and repair expenses.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & VALUES

Passion

Energetic:
goes above and beyond for their team

Rooted:
views the work as more than just a job and is enthusiastic about success in their role

Positive:
constructive, optimistic, and confident

Dedicated:
committed, loyal, and steadfast

Learning orientation:
desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job more effectively

Pride

Meticulous:
demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence in the execution of work
Self-motivated: initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without prodding or supervision

Conscientious:
hardworking, diligent, and reliable

Humility:

modest and unassuming, taking pride in activities and achievements without arrogance.

Family

Courteous:
respectful and considerate in manner and behavior towards others, treating others with compassion, care, and kindness

Adaptable:
works effectively within a variety of diverse situations and with diverse individuals

Team player:
engaging, cooperative, contributing, and supportive of team members

Willing:
eager, prepared, and quick to act or respond

Courage

Assertive:
confidently communicates needs or wishes in a constructive manner

Resilient:
effectively handles stressful or pressurized situations

Tenacious:
persistent regardless of setbacks

Integrity

Integrity:
adherence to accepted principles of right and wrong, interested in doing the right thing

Credible:
honest, trustworthy, accountable, and dependable

Genuine:
keeping everyone's best interests at heart


Nando's North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training

Experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
HVAC/Refrigeration certification required
Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Work Experience


Three (3) to five (5) years of facility repair and maintenance experience with a focus on cooking equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, minor electrical, and plumbing.

Experience with CMMS platforms preferred, such as Eco-Trak, Servicechannel, Corrigo, etc.
Restaurant facility repair and maintenance experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge/Skills

Ability to travel daily within designated markets and occasional out-of-market travel as required
Very strong knowledge of minor electrical, minor plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration
Strong knowledge of kitchen and cooking equipment
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing facilities safety requirements
Knowledge of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment as well as service maintenance costs and procedures for various building systems
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple schedules and plan work to facilitate timely achievement of results.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Computer skills are essential.

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