Facility Maintenance Technician I

Pay: Ranging from $20.75 - $24.75/hr Overtime Full Benefits

Who We Are

CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality, and convenient for everyone.

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers, and the neighborhoods they’re in. Every time we launch a new facility, we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we’re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We're changing the game for restaurateurs, whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant, all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains.

Why This Role is Different

This isn’t a typical handyman job bouncing between unrelated work orders.

• Work on modern, standardized commercial kitchen facilities
• Consistent environments → faster repairs, less guesswork
• Mix of hands-on repairs preventative maintenance facility support
• Independent work with support from experienced teams when needed
• Clear path to grow into Senior Technician or Facilities Management roles
• Be part of a fast-growing operation supporting a massive, evolving industry
  
  

What You’ll Do

Facilities Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform general repairs across multiple sites, including:
• Drywall, patching, and painting
• Tiling and basic masonry
• Shelving and equipment installation
• Floor repairs and upkeep
• Exterior maintenance (roofs, gutters, landscaping)
  

Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct routine maintenance on building systems:
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Identify issues early and prevent costly breakdowns
  
  

Site Operations Support

• Travel between multiple sites(number of sites vary by region) throughout the week across the Chicago area
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day facility issues
• Partner with internal teams to keep kitchens fully operational
  
  

What Your Week Looks Like

• 60% hands-on repairs and maintenance
• 25% preventative maintenance
• 15% inspections, troubleshooting, and support
  
  

Required

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of handyman, maintenance, or facilities experience
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, field-based role
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  
  

Preferred

• 3 years of commercial facilities maintenance experience
• Experience in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-site environments
• HVAC/R experience or trade school background
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Field-based role across the Greater Chicago Area
• Local travel between sites (home daily)
• Monday–Friday schedule
• On-call rotation and overtime opportunities
  
  

Why join us

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500B- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

$20.75 - 24.75/hour overtime

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Mileage and toll reimbursement
  
  

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?