Position Overview
Facilities Technician is responsible for keeping CWK’s kitchens, storage, common areas, equipment & facility, as well as landscape, working and maintained properly according to manufacturer's and CWK’s directions. Maintaining and repairing equipment is a critical foundation that supports the food safety and success of more than 50 member businesses and the growing contract manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on position. For motivated individuals, it’s also a chance to demonstrate work ethic, learn, and take on additional responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair equipment on-demand and on a scheduled preventive maintenance schedule
- Work with external contractors and technicians as needed
- Assist with maintenance and upkeep of building and grounds
- Assist in answering doors, ensure any visitors are in compliance with visitor dress code and health/safety guidelines and escort to the CWK staff person or member they are visiting
- Monitor facility common areas (including loading docks, parking lot and dumpsters) proactively addressing any cleaning and organizing needs
- Responsible for shipping and receiving tasks as well as organizing storage areas
- Oversee day to day that supplies are stocked and readily available to Members & CoMan 24/7
- Execute cleaning tasks and adheres to SSOPs and completes all regularly scheduled cleaning (MSS)
- Maintain work areas in a safe, clean and organized state
- Other tasks as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Facility Operations and Kitchen Manager.
Reporting
- This position reports to the Director of Facilities
Qualifications Required
- Ability to follow instructions and work well with others
- Self-motivated, with a positive, can-do attitude and a problem-solving mindset
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and be able to spend up to 8 hours on feet daily
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with preventive maintenance and repairs
Preferred
- Food industry equipment repair experience or similar experience
- Experience maintaining a commercial property and building structure
- ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
CommonWealth Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We value having a diverse staff who are representative of the community we serve and who bring a variety of traditions, experiences, and points of view to our organization. Individuals of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates must be authorized to work legally in the United States.
Benefits and Compensation
CommonWealth Kitchen offers a fast-paced, rewarding work environment at our 196 Quincy Street location, a group employee health insurance plan, standard holiday and vacation & Sick time benefits. Pay based on experience.
To Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and supporting materials to (no calls please). We will review all submissions and only contact individuals selected for an interview.
About CommonWealth Kitchen
(CWK) CommonWealth Kitchen is Boston's only nonprofit food business incubator and food manufacturing social enterprise. Our mission is to promote small business and create jobs, with a focus on people who have been impacted by racial, social, or economic inequality.
We provide commercial kitchen space, business and technical support to @ 50+ emerging wholesale and retail food companies, caterers, and food trucks. On average, approximately 70% of our businesses are owned by women and/or people of color, employing more than 150+ staff.
In 2015, we launched a small-batch manufacturing social enterprise, providing contract production to help our members scale up and turn multiple part-time jobs into full-time work.
elding tasks and mechanical repairs with precision to restore equipment functionality.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Supervise or assist with facilities maintenance projects, including residential painting and building repairs.
- Support manufacturing operations by maintaining production equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborate with team members to identify areas for improvement in facilities maintenance and operational efficiency.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and electrical equipment repair techniques.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting using tools such as ohmmeters and multimeters.
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) programming and troubleshooting.
- Mechanical knowledge related to HVAC system repair, plumbing system maintenance, welding, and general machinery repair.
- Ability to read technical schematics and technical manuals accurately.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly in English.
- Supervising experience or leadership skills in maintenance or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Familiarity with CMMS software for work order management and documentation.
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance best practices including MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations).
- Experience in residential painting or related finishing work is a plus.
Pay: $21.77 - $29.99 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
