Engineer Maintenance Facility

Company: gategroup
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The Area Engineer is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities that are performed to keep flight kitchen units operating efficiently and effectively Salary range: $80,000-$100,00 Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains daily, weekly, and or monthly reports and inspections as required. • Responsible for performing preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on company equipment. • Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul or refurbish standard and special purpose equipment and systems. • Performs HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance as needed. • Responsible for troubleshooting the production equipment in the unit. • Reads and understands electrical schematics. • Maintains on-site service logs/service books. • Completes CAR requests for capital expenditures • Coordinates vendors for maintenance and also obtains approvals before requests are completed. • Ensures facilities maintain to be a safe work environment for all employees and visitors • Ensures that all maintenance tasks are performed according to regulatory requirements such as environmental, safety etc. • In cases drives application and/or renewal of needed licenses, permits and inspections Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or GED required • Completion of some mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or technical school training • Four year degree from college or two year degree from technical trade school is a plus work Experience: • Minimum 1-3 years of experience as maintenance mechanic/technician • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a facility maintenance manager or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) • Strong technical aptitude and follow through • In-depth knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance • Excellent electrical, plumbing, and mechanical diagnostic skills required • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment • Candidate must be comfortable will all level of employees • Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities • Strong analytical and communication skills required. • Electrical and or plumbing license(s) is a plus Language / Communication Skills: • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: North America Type of Employment: Full-time Travel %: Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: External Relationships: Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: • Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10 hours. • In a normal production kitchen facility, there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. • A rotating schedule of over fifty-five (55) hours per week is typical • Works overtime as needed Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Business Unit Leader Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): Number of Direct Reports: Varies by unit (Tech, Ops; Lead Tech, Ops; Spec, Ops; Facility Maintenance), up to 10 Number of Dotted Line Reports: Estimated Total Size of Team: Varies by unit size, up to 12 gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: • Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills • Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People • Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively • Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence , Passion , Responsibility and Respect . To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility . Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting. Gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf We anticipate that this job will close on: 01/09/2026 For California Residents, please clic k here to view our California privacy notice. If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

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