Facility Maintenance Technician

About the role

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future. Job Summary 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!

Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service
• 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 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

Skills

• Ability to operate machinery and equipment including tow motors, equipment and basic hand tools
• HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing certifications preferred