Maintenance and Projects Lead

Welcome to Freedom Enterprises

Freedom Enterprises operates 68 Scooter’s Coffee franchise locations across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa. We are committed to amazing people, amazing drinks, amazingly fast. But our passion for excellence extends beyond the brew—it’s about creating an amazing experience for our customers, our vendors, and our dedicated team members.

Join us in embracing the art of Scooter’s Coffee culture, one cup at a time.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, positive, and resourceful Maintenance and Projects Lead to oversee all maintenance operations, new store openings, remodels, and renovation projects across our growing network of Scooter’s Coffee locations.

You’ll make sure every store is safe, functional, and aligned with brand and franchise standards—all while leading with positivity and purpose. This role is based in the Overland Park / Kansas City area and involves travel across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa, with overnight trips.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the maintenance team, overseeing daily and weekly projects to ensure timely, high-quality repairs and upkeep across all stores, with clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.  
  
  
• Manage new store openings, remodels, and renovation projects from planning through completion.
  
  
• Stay hands-on in the field, from measuring and troubleshooting to installations and repairs. 
  
  
• Measure and specify stainless steel fabrication projects accurately. 
  
  
• Manage vendors and negotiate contracts and pricing for equipment installation, repair, and replacement. 
  
  
• Respond to urgent maintenance emergencies after hours and on weekends as needed. 
  
  
• Troubleshoot problems on site and train team members and store staff on equipment and procedures. 
  
  
• Visit stores regularly to assess conditions, prioritize projects, and ensure franchise-required updates are completed.
  
  
• Oversee ongoing compliance with franchise renewal standards (equipment, IT networking, furniture, and fixtures).
  
  
• Work directly with the Owner on large-scale facility initiatives while independently handling day-to-day decisions.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with the VP of Operations and store managers to address maintenance needs and minimize disruptions.
  
  
• Develop and manage budgets for maintenance and capital projects—balancing quality, speed, and cost.
  
  
• Provide strong, positive leadership to the maintenance team through clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.
  
  
• Support health and safety compliance across all stores to maintain safe, efficient operations.
  
  
• Keep projects and vendor documentation well-organized and up to date.

What You Bring 

Required

• 2-3 years of experience in facilities management, construction, or maintenance supervision (multi-unit or retail preferred).

• Strategic thinking: you plan ahead, prioritize across stores, and balance quality, speed, and cost.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and hold them accountable.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to train others on repairs, equipment, and standards.

• Ability to measure specifications for stainless steel fabrication projects, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and overseeing budgets.

• Excellent organization and multitasking skills, and comfort managing several projects at once.

• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends.

• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the region, with overnight trips. Length of stay may vary depending on company need.

• Alignment with Scooter’s core values: Integrity, Love, Humility, Courage, and a splash of grit.

Preferred

• Familiarity with health and safety standards.

• Franchise or hospitality experience.

Who You Are

• Positive, approachable, and team-oriented leader.

• Resourceful, strategic thinker who isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves.

• Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• Someone who takes pride in creating spaces that help people do their best work.