Facilities Maintenance Specialist

$20 - $24 Per Hour

Now Hiring – Excellent Pay!

401k w/Company Match

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverages

Position Overview

The Whiskey River Saloon is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Facilities Maintenance Specialist / Porter to join our team. This role is critical to our daily operations, ensuring that both the front-of-house (dining room and bar) and back-of-house (kitchen and storage) areas are meticulously clean, safe, and well-maintained. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, is trustworthy, has the ability to work independently, possesses basic handyman skills, and understands that a spotless and well-maintained environment is key to an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Facilities Maintenance

• Perform general facilities repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, minor electrical, tightening loose hardware, fixing minor plumbing issues/clogs, and touching up paint.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance as needed/scheduled.
• Monitor and report any larger maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to management immediately.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including the entryway, furniture, and removing trash from the perimeter.
• Ensure all tools, safety, and cleaning equipment are kept organized and in good working order.

2. Facilities Cleanliness, Organization, & Sanitation

• Perform deep cleaning of front-of-house areas and its furniture & fixtures, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting before or after operational hours as needed.
• Clean and maintain bar areas, including floor drains, under-counter mats, and trash receptacles.
• Assist with heavy-duty kitchen cleaning tasks as needed (e.g., cleaning hood filters, behind line equipment, and walk-in coolers).
• Detail and sanitize guest restrooms, ensuring they are continuously stocked with necessary supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper).
• Manage waste removal, including emptying trash cans, recycling bins, and breaking down cardboard boxes. Maintain the cleanliness of the outdoor dumpster area.
• Assist with all FOH furniture organization including the set-up and break-down related to group events.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Previous experience performing general facilities maintenance and cleanliness is highly preferred.
• Skills: Basic "handyman" skills and general facilities maintenance knowledge (using basic hand tools, troubleshooting minor fixes). Familiarity with standard cleaning practices, sanitation procedures, and necessary chemicals.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, climb, push, pull, regularly throughout the shift and lift and carry to 50 lbs. on occasion. Must have adequate vision to discern acceptable maintenance, cleanliness, & sanitation of the facility. Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and operating basic maintenance equipment.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a punctual, reliable work ethic.

We are an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and inclusion.

Reasonable accommodations available to execute the primary requirements of the position upon request.