Facilities & Maintenance Specialist
Multi-Site Facilities & Maintenance Specialist
Ya Hala & World Foods
Full-time | Non-exempt | $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience
Keep Our Places Running
Ya Hala and World Foods are looking for a dependable, hands-on Multi-Site Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to help keep our stores, restaurants, offices, and properties safe, clean, functional, and welcoming.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, takes pride in well-maintained spaces, and can work independently across multiple locations.
What You’ll Do
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Perform preventive maintenance, light repairs, and equipment troubleshooting.
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Maintain building components, fixtures, equipment, and exterior areas.
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Respond to urgent facility needs and help prevent small issues from becoming larger problems.
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Complete light carpentry, hardware installation, painting, caulking, drywall patching, and related repairs.
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Perform deep cleaning and help maintain sanitary grocery, restaurant, storage, and back-of-house areas.
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Document maintenance activities, work orders, repairs, photos, and follow-up needs.
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Support store projects, remodels, equipment installations, moves, and seasonal setups.
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Coordinate with contractors and vendors when specialized or licensed work is required.
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Travel between company locations and provide reliable follow-through from request to completion.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
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General maintenance, facilities, building, restaurant, grocery, or related experience.
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A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
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Good judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently.
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Familiarity with common tools and practical repairs.
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Experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, or commercial buildings is helpful.
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The ability to communicate professionally with store teams, vendors, contractors, and leadership.
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A commitment to working safely and following company, food-safety, and chemical-handling procedures.
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular travel between company locations and the ability to:
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Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.
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Climb ladders and work safely at elevated locations.
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Work outdoors and in hot, cold, wet, noisy, or dusty environments.
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Stand and walk for extended periods.
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Bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and work in confined areas.
Why This Role Matters
Well-maintained spaces help our teams do their best work and help every customer feel welcome. In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting the daily operations and long-term care of Ya Hala and World Foods.
Pay: $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience.
Ya Hala and World Foods are committed to creating clean, safe, and welcoming places for our employees, customers, and communities.