Facility Maintenance Technician

About the Role

TravelCenters of America offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. We carry a wide selection of name-brand products and are stocked with Grab ‘N Go foods, groceries, snacks, electronics, maintenance supplies, and even clothing and gifts! The Facility Maintenance Technician is a key member of the team primarily responsible for performing repairs and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, and environmental control systems in all departments of the location. The Maintenance Technician ensures a safe environment for our customers so that we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

In this role, you can expect to work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, inspections, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, and environmental control systems in all departments of the location.
• Do general repairs such as painting/caulking, patching walls, security hardware, roof repairs, pavement repairs, tile and floor repairs, hanging shelves, facility lighting, and landscaping.
• Coordinate the work of outside contractors to ensure the scope of work is being performed correctly.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of material, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate, assign, and inspect work for completeness of porters and housekeeping staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with vocational training in general maintenance and equipment repair.
• Demonstrated ability in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment including tow motors, equipment, and basic hand tools.
• HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing certifications preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, visit TA Travel Centers Careers.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.90 - $30.43 per hour. A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Typical Physical Demands: In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. The employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.