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Travel Maintenance Technician LVL 1

McDonald’s
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.


Job Type:
Full-time


Job Description

The Maintenance Technician provides general, electrical and mechanical support for assigned buildings. This role has wide ranging responsibilities, including low/medium voltage power, HVAC system and controls, mechanical system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency response, general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing system, and vendor management. Primary responsibilities will include electrical/mechanical support for power systems, lighting systems and controls, and other facility subsystems and support tools. This position may require the employee to be on-call for after-hours emergencies.


Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Perform all duties in compliance with company and McDonalds standards and policies, including but not limited to work order program, absentee policy, etc.
  • Comply with all safety procedures.
  • Comply with all policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Ensure work orders have the appropriate documentation, including project scope, time and cost in all completed work orders in Upkeep maintenance system.
  • Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs
  • General Interior Maintenance: hang pictures, install keyboard trays, repair furniture systems, etc.
  • Special Tasks: painting, locksmith work, tenant services requests, etc., and general maintenance.
  • Maintain lighting system bulbs and ballasts.
  • Assist operations team in maintenance and repair of building and equipment.
  • Perform minor plumbing repairs.
  • Move office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials, as requested
  • Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts; report on as-found conditions.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and safety of work areas.
  • Maintain professional appearance including a professional appearance, clean uniforms and clean vans.
  • Provide informative and professional assistance when working with customers, suppliers, and co-workers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness.
  • Recognize danger and safety hazards; propose methods to eliminate them.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Completion of an applicable technical training program, desirable.
  • Minimum of one year of applicable working experience in general building repair, mechanical, and machine maintenance, basic plumbing and electrical.
  • Facilities maintenance or equivalent experience: 2 years (Required)

Certifications and Licenses

  • Possess and maintain a valid IL state driver’s license.
  • Must carry personal liability insurance coverage for your vehicle that meets or exceeds the state's minimums

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills in English – both oral and written.
  • Ability to comply with both JDD Investment's, McDonald's and client-directed Policies & Procedures.
  • Ability to complete work orders through company’s “Upkeep” system.

Physical Work Abilities and Requirements

  • This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:
  • Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs.
  • Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
  • Climbing a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs


Additional Information:

  • Education through Archways to Opportunity including opportunities to earn a High School degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • 401k Plan
  • Pay range: $23.00 - $28.00
  • Work Location: In person, at our restaurants, other office locations. Must have a working, reliable personal vehicle.


By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.

Salary : $23 - $28

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