What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at Penn Station East Coast Subs?
Location: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky
Service Area Includes: Bowling Green, KY; Clarksville, Springfield, Hermitage, Madison, Dickson, Bellevue, Franklin, Shelbyville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Lebanon, TN
Position Type: Full-Time / Flexible Schedule
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support 13 restaurant locations across Middle Tennessee and Bowling Green, KY. This role is critical to keeping our restaurants operational and safe. The ideal candidate is hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable responding to maintenance emergencies that impact daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across multiple restaurant locations
- Diagnose and repair issues related to:
- HVAC systems, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
- Grills, Fryer, Oven, Refrigeration
- Basic electrical and mechanical systems
- General building repairs and maintenance
- Painting and cosmetic repairs
- Respond promptly to equipment and facility emergencies that affect restaurant operations
- Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
- Communicate clearly with management regarding repairs, timelines, and needed parts
- Travel between locations as needed
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Requirements & Qualifications
Proven experience in HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues efficiently
Experience working with restaurant or commercial kitchen equipment is highly preferred
Willingness to learn new skills and attempt unfamiliar repairs using available resources (manuals, videos, manufacturer guides, etc.)
Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple locations
Flexible and reliable with emergency response availability
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Comfortable working days, nights, weekends, and overnight hours as needed
Schedule & Flexibility
This position offers control over scheduling, including:
Day or overnight work
Weekdays and weekends
Emergency response as required
What We’re Looking For
Self-motivated and dependable
Willing to try, learn, and problem-solve rather than give up when facing unfamiliar repairs
Strong work ethic and sense of ownership over assigned locations
Penn Station has developed a unique product line that demonstrates, in full customer view, the true quality of our products. Our menu features an array of mouth watering grilled submarine sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade. All sandwiches are prepared fresh in full view of the customer using delicious hearth-baked bread, USDA steak and the finest meats, cheeses and vegetables. The potatoes are hand selected, fresh-cut and flash-fried in cholesterol-free peanut oil. The lemonade is made from scratch every day using hand-squeezed lemons.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000